So this begs the questions:
1. Did TPI provide you with ANY correct parts for the rebuild
and
2. Are you getting your money back?
Also - Picked up my 60-series parts from Stumpalama this weekend. He even provided the Birfs packed, and clipped to the exle shafts, so I just have to load them in, when the time comes. The rebuild kit shipped from Kurt last week as well (I'm assuming yours did too?). Looking forward to degunking all this stuff and getting it bolted up!
Now, I just need to find some money to spend on the actual degunkers...and something strong enough to tackle the job! All this Christmas shopping is really cramping my style!
1. Yes, TPI provided all the right parts for the tranny so far, though I've not gone thru all the gaskets yet. The only issue was the wrong bearing (missing the snap ring so it was a KOYO 63/32 instead of what should have been a 63/32/NR).
2. No, I doubt it. Not wasting my time. I ordered it locally from BDI just now, $12 here tom or Wed. I can deal with that. Just hate the feeling that I get from Bob when I try to speak with him. It's always my fault, and he never follows up.
For example:
- U Joint was missing a needle bearing. He said I lost it. Never responded to my emails (multiple) about helping with a solution.
- Needed several out of stock parts. Told me he would order them for me. Never responded (2 separate orders).
- Said he would sell me the 3rd members out of the FJ55 in his driveway. I asked him several times, 2-3 months apart if he would go ahead and sell me those, and he never responded after saying to me on the phone and in person that he would do so.
When you talk about a degunker - are you getting a parts washer? I just have a big rubbermaid tub and some diesel fuel. Works well enough. Kerosene is better as it is heavier and evaporates more slowly (less volatile). Not perfect, and not easy, but it is CHEAP. Don't light a match in my shed, the fumes in there from the diesel evaporating out of my tub make it a bomb ready to go off.
I have some long rubber gloves from HD, and some brushes. Drop the greasy part in, scrub away. Use a scoop to pour the fluid over the parts.
I did get my parts last week, late. Opened them up and gave a cursory glance. Put them on a shelf for when I get this tranny wrapped up.
I also have that electrolysis tub setup and working on parts. It cleaned the tranny case very well. I have a thread on that somewhere - I plan to clean any of the rusty axle parts that way after degreasing if they are going to get painted.
Good luck!
