Ted7 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I need to have a bearing replaced in the transmission (Zetec SVT + T9) and have a serious hard time to find someone who can do the job! Is there anybody here who knows a shop (or someone?) who would be able to do this in Southern California? I don't think it's critical but my OCD is telling me the opposite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 What is the back story? Which bearing is bad? How many miles (commute/weekend touring/track) since you became aware of the issue? Have you checked the oil level in the trans? What oil type and weight was used to fill? Drained and changed or topped off? Leaks? Under what conditions does the bearing make noise? It is much easier and faster to find a shop to swap transmissions. No multi-shop coordination or waiting on parts that may be difficult to find or get here, tying up shop space that will factor into the cost and the keys are back in your hand a day later. Have the original rebuilt and tuck it away. Good spares are worth the lost space. Maybe this one is still available? https://www.2040-parts.com/ford-t9-t-9-type-9-5-speed-transmission-i2258014/ As for rebuilding, try the mechs at a local, manual trans specialty shop (like porsche) for a weekend side job. It isn't rocket science but they need to have gear box experience. I'd avoid rebuilder factories but you might try Weller in Fontana. If I could not find a reasonable $$$ spare, I'd convert to some other type of overdrive trans depending on what compatible bellhousing would be available to make it work. Plenty of better, more common transmissions out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidL Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 You could talk to Josh at Rocky Mountain Caterham, he's helped me a lot over the years. He might be able to point you to a local shop. http://www.rockymountaincaterham.com/ Having just taken the engine (crossflow) and T9 out of my car to do a clutch, I also replaced front and back gearbox seals. Not easy for an amateur without the specialized tools, but it was doable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papak Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I rebuilt the T-9 in my Birkin because I couldn't find a shop in LA who actually knew anything about the T-9. Not particularly difficult but I had to get the parts from England. Given the current exchange rate, now is the time to do it. PM me. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted7 Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, MV8 said: What is the back story? Which bearing is bad? How many miles (commute/weekend touring/track) since you became aware of the issue? Have you checked the oil level in the trans? What oil type and weight was used to fill? Drained and changed or topped off? Leaks? Under what conditions does the bearing make noise? It is much easier and faster to find a shop to swap transmissions. No multi-shop coordination or waiting on parts that may be difficult to find or get here, tying up shop space that will factor into the cost and the keys are back in your hand a day later. Have the original rebuilt and tuck it away. Good spares are worth the lost space. Maybe this one is still available? https://www.2040-parts.com/ford-t9-t-9-type-9-5-speed-transmission-i2258014/ As for rebuilding, try the mechs at a local, manual trans specialty shop (like porsche) for a weekend side job. It isn't rocket science but they need to have gear box experience. I'd avoid rebuilder factories but you might try Weller in Fontana. If I could not find a reasonable $$$ spare, I'd convert to some other type of overdrive trans depending on what compatible bellhousing would be available to make it work. Plenty of better, more common transmissions out there. Thanks, I'm gonna check that out! It's actually the pilot bearing that is the problem. A less than $10 part (that I have) requiring the extraction of the engine :-/ Other than that the transmission is fine. I just can't stand the noise when idling. Edited September 30, 2022 by Ted7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidL Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 If you don't know them, BurtonPower.com provides a wealth of info and parts for European Ford engines and gearboxes. The downside is the high cost of shipping from the UK. Their catalog is fun bedtime reading! -David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 That would be replaced as part of a clutch service. The work is the same so you might as well ask for that. https://www.kampena.com/ Road trip? Maybe they know somebody in socal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDingo8MyBaby Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Hi Ted, Glad you're back in a seven! Steve Beck is a Caterham owner and also owns/operates Checkpoint automotive in LA. Steve was a founding member of the Shelby Club of LA and has worked on several original cobra's and GT350's. I've never had a car serviced by them, but Steve and the shop seem to be well-regarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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