quoted $400 to install H55

[CSA]

What those guys said.

It sounds like the shop (a) doesn't have experience working on 60s and (b) doesn't know what it's in for. That's a sure recipe for a less than satisfactory result.

If it were me, I would try to let the guys at the shop you are talking to know on the front end what all is involved in the job. That way, they can decide whether its something they still want to tackle and, if so, what's a fair price for the labor.

 

[Pluton]

Common sense: If you've never done this exact job before, don't use a shop that hasn't either.

 

[jwest]

It's just r/r of a tranny and clutch. The oiler cup issue and cruiser specifics (rear main and transfer seal, etc. ) can be passed on. But it's not that complicated. Is it a good shop? That's the question.

It's the heavy work and time that the shop may not be familiar with. Once they learn what it takes, they won't ever quote that amount again.

 

[kevinmrowland]

DON'T DO IT

If the shop has never done the job, don't be their guinea pig.

I understand wanting help, I would come over if you weren't on the other end of the country, but, as long as you have a late model 60 this is a REALY easy job. To be honest, I would rather do it by myself, there's not a lot of room to work with 2 people under the truck.

It can easily be done in a day, you will know it is right, and you will have bragging rights if you do it yourself.

 

[sportbiker929]

I think it will be fine. I brought the 60 by the shop today and said we could do it next week. I even get to help. So, I can assure everything gets done correctly. The oil cup everyone talks about, is the the nipple that slides into 5th gear? Any info would be appreciated.

Mitch

 

[Toadhopper]

Make sure the shop knows to install the oiler cup and to seal the proper hole in the tcase.

That Damm oiler cup!!
I had to redo a couple hours of work because I forgot to put it in!
Go ahead laugh, at least I didn't put the WHOLE thing together befor I realized my stupidity!
Toad

 

[Mike S]

which is the best link for an install into an FJ62??

It has been done by a couple of people here, but I do not know if a complete write up has been done.

Anybody help out here?

M

 

[sportbiker929]

ok, the plan is to do it tomorrow on base att the auto hobby shop. Wish me luck!!