T56 rebuild

[SuperVM]

I have a 2004 Monaro CV8 which is grinding into reverse unless I'm extremely careful with it (going into fourth first helps, but sometimes it will still do it) and difficult to shift into sixth, though it does go into sixth smoothly when I can eventually engage the gear. Roger at Monkfish has been extremely helpful in answering my queries about the box, but they unfortunately no longer do rebuilds.

Does anyone know of anyone who might be able to rebuild the box for me? I thought Dynotorque might be able to, is there anyone else? I'm based near Winchester and would prefer something drive-in/drive-out as I don't have the space to remove the gearbox at the moment.

[vxr2010]

what did Roger suggest in case i end up with the same issue , can mf not source a box for you or are you checking the market , there are second hand options too

[SuperVM]

vxr2010 said:

what did Roger suggest in case i end up with the same issue , can mf not source a box for you or are you checking the market , there are second hand options too

In this case, Roger couldn't suggest much. It is a real shame they've stopped doing rebuilds, as dropping the car off with them would be ideal, particularly as I have some other things I'd like them to do at the same time. PWP are providing a quote for a brand new replacement box, which is apparently a different price to the T56 options listed on their website.

Second hand wise, what do the boxes normally go for and do any breakers have any in stock? One advantage for me of buying another box is that I can rebuild mine and sell it on to reduce the time the car is off the road and also recoup some of the cost.

[ArnieVXR]

http://www.gearboxman.co.uk/

Did a box for me. Prices aren't too bad. Took a while to get it back though and it depends on what's knackered.

Gary (raving) may have one. You'll be lucky to find a used one for sale. Make sure it's a Monaro one if you do (as opposed to a Camaro one, VXR8 one, Aston Martin, Dodge Ram, etc, etc)

[SuperVM]

ArnieVXR said:

http://www.gearboxman.co.uk/

Did a box for me. Prices aren't too bad. Took a while to get it back though and it depends on what's knackered.

Gary (raving) may have one. You'll be lucky to find a used one for sale. Make sure it's a Monaro one if you do (as opposed to a Camaro one, VXR8 one, Aston Martin, Dodge Ram, etc, etc)

Thanks, I've heard gearboxman mentioned a few times. The problem I have is that until April I'm unlikely to have the space to remove the gearbox and keep the car off the road, but I guess I could just wait until then.

Does anyone know why Monkfish stopped doing them?

[Z0m81e]

SuperVM said:

Does anyone know why Monkfish stopped doing them?

I believe they had a specifically qualified person that did them who no longer works there but I may be mistaken.

[ArnieVXR]

How much is a brand new T56 for a Monaro?

[rich24v]

http://www.partsworldperformance.com/t56-transmiss...

I don't know about actual suitability.

They do a good delivery turn around though, I ordered a tr6060 and was delivered
within 24hours.....(have yet to confirm its suitability in my vxr8 !!)

[stevieturbo]

ArnieVXR said:

How much is a brand new T56 for a Monaro?

Too much really.

Wayne has a GTO T56 advertised on the FB page and is asking around £1800 for it !! FOr a used box, that's a hefty sum.

But the T56's are old now, not so readily available and hence very expensive. TBH if replacing and new was an option a new "T56" Magnum would make a lot of sense vs any actual old T56. ( T56 Magnum as in a Magnum box modified for a T56 fitment for an easy swap )

http://www.ddperformance.com/specials/

That said, if it is just reverse giving problems, it really should be a very easy fix as it requires the least amount of box stripping to access it.

[SuperVM]

rich24v said:

http://www.partsworldperformance.com/t56-transmiss...

I don't know about actual suitability.

They do a good delivery turn around though, I ordered a tr6060 and was delivered
within 24hours.....(have yet to confirm its suitability in my vxr8 !!)

Thanks, I've already been in touch with them and they're going to provide me with a quote. It will be 4 - 6 weeks for delivery in my case.

[SuperVM]

stevieturbo said:

Too much really.

Wayne has a GTO T56 advertised on the FB page and is asking around £1800 for it !! FOr a used box, that's a hefty sum.

But the T56's are old now, not so readily available and hence very expensive. TBH if replacing and new was an option a new "T56" Magnum would make a lot of sense vs any actual old T56. ( T56 Magnum as in a Magnum box modified for a T56 fitment for an easy swap )

http://www.ddperformance.com/specials/

That said, if it is just reverse giving problems, it really should be a very easy fix as it requires the least amount of box stripping to access it.

I do know of a never used eight year old box for sale, but I would have to collect and I can't at the moment. A shame, as it would solve my problems.

As far as the current box, it is reverse and sixth.

[jameshsv]

SuperVM said:

I do know of a never used eight year old box for sale, but I would have to collect and I can't at the moment. A shame, as it would solve my problems.

As far as the current box, it is reverse and sixth.

If that new box is still for sale i could be interested in it

[SuperVM]

jameshsv said:

SuperVM said:

I do know of a never used eight year old box for sale, but I would have to collect and I can't at the moment. A shame, as it would solve my problems.

As far as the current box, it is reverse and sixth.

If that new box is still for sale i could be interested in it

I'm not sure why I'm doing this, as I could really use it myself, but as we're selling our house at the moment I don't have time to get it.

Item number 192080890008 on eBay. He is pretty desperate to get rid of it in the next day or two.

[jameshsv]

SuperVM said:

I'm not sure why I'm doing this, as I could really use it myself, but as we're selling our house at the momentv I don't have time to get it.

Item number 192080890008 on eBay. He is pretty desperate to get rid of it in the next day or two.

Yes ive seen this but unfortunately dont have a ebay account to contact the fella

[stevieturbo]

SuperVM said:

I'm not sure why I'm doing this, as I could really use it myself, but as we're selling our house at the moment I don't have time to get it.

Item number 192080890008 on eBay. He is pretty desperate to get rid of it in the next day or two.

First off it is not a Monaro fitment.

You'd need to know what the input/output spline arrangements are.

The shifter looks like one of the Ford T56 positions, not anything GM.

So buying that without lots of checking could be an expensive gamble.....at least if you wanted it for a Monaro. If it is a brand new box, it would still have good value though for the right buyer

[SuperVM]

stevieturbo said:

First off it is not a Monaro fitment.

You'd need to know what the input/output spline arrangements are.

The shifter looks like one of the Ford T56 positions, not anything GM.

So buying that without lots of checking could be an expensive gamble.....at least if you wanted it for a Monaro. If it is a brand new box, it would still have good value though for the right buyer

Fair enough. He claimed Monaro fitment and he seemed so adamant in my communication with him I hadn't checked further. I'll ask him what it is actually meant to fit.

[monkfish1]

SuperVM said:

Fair enough. He claimed Monaro fitment and he seemed so adamant in my communication with him I hadn't checked further. I'll ask him what it is actually meant to fit.

Defo NOT a monaro box as Stevie says.

[SuperVM]

monkfish1 said:

SuperVM said:

Fair enough. He claimed Monaro fitment and he seemed so adamant in my communication with him I hadn't checked further. I'll ask him what it is actually meant to fit.

Defo NOT a monaro box as Stevie says.

Thanks for confirming! That's some hassle saved at least.

[jameshsv]

SuperVM said:

Thanks for confirming! That's some hassle saved at least.

Thats that sorted onwards and upwards

[SuperVM]

jameshsv said:

SuperVM said:

Thanks for confirming! That's some hassle saved at least.

Thats that sorted onwards and upwards

Indeed, considering just getting the reverse Syncro, reverse fork, 5-6 fork and a set of pads.