burrowssj Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Just curious if 2000$ to rebuild a 40year old borgwarner 35 transmission is realistic? Does anyone know someone in chch who would do it for cheaper? I'm considering anything atm getting abit unhappy with it just sitting in the driveway can anyone shed some light on why I have been quoted such a huge amount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Things like this can easily turn into 2000 and they would have been quoting to be safe. Also they probably don't want to do it, so they quoted heaps. What are the symptoms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Just to put that into perspective for you... If you go to Toyota and ask them to rebuild an Auto box from an LS400, you'll be $13500 out of pocket so probably really just depends on where you go and what you want. Why not just buy another box? or are they impossible to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrowssj Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 gearbox in parts in the boot now drove it there fine but had dropped reverse, was charged a rather large sum of money for them to do that to lol. Well I don't know weither to try get a manual floor change or replace the existing box? What do you guys think? and if I went manual would it be better to go 4 speed or 5 speed? I know of a guy who thinks he has one but hes not replying to my pms I know these borgwarner35 trans were also used in falcons but im not sure of the difference and weither or not compatible with the column change cortina ? Anyone know? What should I do ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Buy another one. Avengers, cortinas, triumphs and more used the bw35. In fact I'll have one ( tho possibly a bw65, will confirm when it's out) up for sale soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrowssj Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 ok thanks, if anyone knows of one for sale let me know please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Whats it in? The BW35 is a complete lemon. If you've lost reverse, chances are your reverse band is toast. I have a factory valiant workshop manual, which has a chapter on the type 35. Thats right, falcons and valiaints had the same gearbox as Avengers, hunters, and trumpets. The Vals eat them for breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrowssj Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Your not the first to tell me that. How much do engine/gearbox mounts cost to get made up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Fuck all. Gearbox mounts are real easy to make. What flavour of machine do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglia4 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 From memory we spent around 2k getting a complete rebuild done on the C4 in our old mustang. I imagine the time spent adds up pretty quick rebuilding things like that, plus parts, shit gets pricey. If they are in all those old trumps etc just track down another I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 You can get rebuild kits for most auto's off the net for shit. Which shop quoted that price? I knew a guy who worked at an auto shop. (Name withheld) They charged top dollar, but the guys who worked there were monkeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Have you considered swapping to a Sierra manual? It will fit your auto tunnel with no mods. It will probably cost close to as much as a rebuilt auto to finish though and need a cert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozin Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I think you need to ask yourself if you'd prefer the car as a manual, or enjoy it as is with an auto. Got any photos of the gearbox itself? Will be able to tell in a flash if it's the same linkages etc as a Triumph BW35 (which I bet it is... they didn't tend to make lots of variants of these things) in which case it may well be a simple case of swapping bellhousings to suit the Cortina once you find a cheap gearbox. Should be able to be found for sub-$200 easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrowssj Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Hmmmmmmm crossroads point here, My brother has a floor change an its alot funner to drive, but then again if I stick to the column change I can have the bench seat filled easily? I'm not to worried about cert at this stage 200$ for original cortina mk2 floor change box 50$ clutch n flywheel 40$ pedal box 50$ master an slave (need recon-which ive never done before) or 285$ for a automatic box? Opinions and thoughts please!? I'm definitely no expert on this mechanical stuff but I have done waterpumps an some minor repairs before... Do you think this is a do able conversion for someone whos learning? I have a manual an a friend whos pretty on to it as well Perhaps I could put on a bbq an get some oldschoolers around to lend hand/drink beer/eat food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 master and slave for hydraulic clutch? whats the car? biggest issue is if the mounts/gearstick hole need modifying as you might need either heavy plate to join things(easier) or cutting and welding which if you dont have the gear can be a game stopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrowssj Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 hmmm gearstick will be ok but mounts I have no idea about, I have a welder an my friend has done some fabrication in the past, Realistically what sort mounting issues am I looking at there? will the auto cross member need to be changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
governorsam Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/ford/gear-boxes/auction-408700518.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
governorsam Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/ford/gear-boxes/auction-407180163.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- i5oogt - Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 that escort one I mentioned to you will be suitable as a replacement, as it will bolt straight up. The only issue might be the shifter, you may need to put a floor shifter in or modify the selector rods. it was only $100 and is in good working condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_LOOM Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 $2000 is being safe, if the planet needs replacing then it can be around that amount. Aussie assembled falcons and valiants run a different bw35 as the planets are larger compared to the english bw35's so i'm told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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