To Rebuild or To Not Rebuild

[smeeluv]

So, my tranny leaks badly and I also have an issue with it not engaging in drive immediately. Usually, in a minute or two, it heats up and is good to go from there. My neighbor, who works on semis, told me what the issue was awhile back but I can't remember. Anyways, here's my question. Should I go ahead and try to have someone rebuild the whole tranmission while it's out or just fix what is broken and leave everything else as is!? Not sure how much of a cost difference there would be? I think the tranny shop told me it would be 200-400 for the labor to fix the above issues. I just don't want to get the issues fix and have another pop up. Let me know your thoughts. Oh, and I have a 67 continental. Thanks guys!

[smeeluv]

I could be wrong on that quote to...they are installing a rebuilt gear box for me as well so that could be for that, I can't remember.

[Dan Szwarc]

Rebuild it all. Pulling the tranny is the biggest labor.

[smeeluv]

Thanks Dan!

[Milsteads Garage]

I second on rebuilding. Pretty much all the cars I have had will slip when cold and needing a rebuild is what causes it.

[TonyC]

WORD OF WARNING: Although your car's transmission is a C-6, which is much easier to work on, it does have parts in it that are unique to that generation that the shops must be made aware of. First, and most significant, the output shaft: It's not your typical shaft, and the corresponding slip yoke is not your typical slip yoke. They must be treated with extra caution; carelessness can result in a total replacement of either or both down the road. Matter of fact, I would be VERY cautious about just swapping straight with another gearbox; they probably don't realize that difference, which dramatically limits swapping options to the '66-9 Continentals only; no later C-6 will swap in, just because of the output shaft and slip yoke (a different shell can also be a showstopper). Another thing is the vacuum modulator: It's a screw-in design, not the clamp-on designs that shops are familiar with. There may be a few more things, but I think they're relatively minor. BUT, the shop you choose must be placed on notice to watch out for anything that does not look familiar to them and to notify you at once if they don't have a replacement they need. Also, reassure them that you can provide them with whatever they may need and not know how to get (through this forum).

(Methinks this thread is better placed in the engine and drivetrain category, instead of the war room over types of fluids...just an observation)

---Tony

[smeeluv]

Looks like my transmission mounts broke!! Anyone have a good place to get these? I found some on lincoln land and they were $125, seems high but I never dealt with this so I don't know. Any advice??

[Dan Szwarc]

Send your tranny mount pieces to Mike Casella at Then and Now. He can revulcanize them for a decent price. He may have some on the shelf to swap with right away. Tell him you came from TheLincolnForum.Net.

[smeeluv]

Thanks Dan! Do you have his contact info by chance?