TR6 Installing differential and transmission

[ahfan]

I have a newly rebuilt diff and trans. I don't have the time to install them. Just wondering what is a reasonable time for someone to install them for me? 8 hours, 5 hours?

 

[Gliderman8]

Having done both I would lean towards the 8 hours and possibly a little more. Don’t forget the driveshaft also has to be installed as well as possibly removing and reinstalling the interior if you choose not to pull the engine/transmission as one unit.
Not a hard job but labor intensive in my opinion.

 

[malbaby]

Is this a re install of the original gearbox and diff, or have you bought them to fit into an untouched car?

 

[sp53]

+1 for malbaby

 

[ahfan]

Is this a re install of the original gearbox and diff, or have you bought them to fit into an untouched car?

Same ones that he took out. Took him 20 mins to take out the diff and took me 30 mins to take out the trans. There is NO WAY it would take an experienced mechanic who does nothing but TR6's to take more than 8 hours to install - simply bolt on - these 2 items. NO WAY.

 

[Tybalt]

Same ones that he took out. Took him 20 mins to take out the diff and took me 30 mins to take out the trans. There is NO WAY it would take an experienced mechanic who does nothing but TR6's to take more than 8 hours to install - simply bolt on - these 2 items. NO WAY.

You weren't really clear on the circumstances of the work and times were based on a standard R&R of the units. Given your "NO WAY" thought, would we now be correct in thinking that the interior is out of the car, tunnels removed, etceteras and so on? If that is the case and assuming that it is a non OD box, it will be less that 8 hours. The other consideration would be if you need the half shafts installed as well plus on an OD box, any set up and adjustments that must be made for the OD unit.

At the risk of asking the proverbial silly question, have you talked with the mechanic that removed the diff about doing this work for you and what that mechanic would charge?

 

[ahfan]

The OD would make no difference. It is a new rebuilt trans with an OD. It simply has to be bolted up to the engine. All interior was removed. It is a straight bolt on job. It's just ridiculous to say that bolting up a diff and trans takes more than 8 hours.

 

[Madflyer]

Having done it both ways interior and no interior and no lift. 3 HR and I did it alone. The Diff is a bit of a bitch lining up and jacking it in at the same time. Transmission with seats out and motor in not to bad either. I do not use air tools so all bolts by hand.
Madflyer

 

[Geo Hahn]

The OD would make no difference.

Spoken like a man who hasn't done one. The additional weight, width and tail-heavy balance of the OD makes the task much more difficult solo. It also has some bits (e,g, linkage below the solenoid) that can want to foul on the floorplan - requiring more wrassling.

It simply has to be bolted up to the engine. All interior was removed. It is a straight bolt on job.

'Simply' - I like that. I never had one go straight on, always some finagling and rotating to get into position to clear the sheet metal.

 

[Popeye]

an experienced mechanic who does nothing but TR6's

This might be hard to find - there are a few dedicated Triumph specialists (Macy's, etc.), but not enough Triumphs around to support many specialists. More than likely you'll find a quality mechanic who does all sorts of older cars - and may spend some time figuring out the nuances of each car before starting the job.

 

[Hamish Racing]

The OD would make no difference. It is a new rebuilt trans with an OD. It simply has to be bolted up to the engine. All interior was removed. It is a straight bolt on job. It's just ridiculous to say that bolting up a diff and trans takes more than 8 hours.

If you are so definite - I’m not sure why you asked the original question?
If it came out so quick for someone get them to put it back in.