2002 Transmission Issues

[bwilson4web]

Originally Posted by orange4boy

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As far as I know the temperature sensors are imbedded in the windings and cannot be replaced. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Well if you'll ever stop moddin' the car long enough to gut the old transaxle. <GRINS>

Bob Wilson

[orange4boy]

Not necessarily. The lubrication system can be pretty forgiving. If the transaxle had "run dry" as you say, it is quite possible that one component would have suffered failure, while others would have been fine. You'd have to disassemble the unit and inspect the components to make a final determination.

Technically correct but in this case, is it worth it? The labour to disassemble and check every bearing and bushing as well as the fact that the windings are cooled by the oil makes it a time consuming and risky venture to replace one component and hope everything else is fine.

I put in a used transaxle, which has it's own risks (and a warrantee) but the oil pan on it was very clean and the oil very good which seemed to confirm the sellers claim of only 19,000 Km.

Well if you'll ever stop moddin' the car long enough to gut the old transaxle. <GRINS>

I sure am curious. When the weather improves, I have a mind to bring one of the MGs to my local motor rewinder. I've seen similar motors on his bench in the midst of rebuilding and I'm curious what he will think of the beast. They mostly do stators there. Armatures get shipped to a Calgary shop that specializes in that. Apparently, stators are easier/cheaper to rebuild than armatures.

I was going to apologize for thread jacking but this puppy was already all over the place when i chimed in.

Where is ChuckM? What news?

[jk450]

Originally Posted by orange4boy

Technically correct but in this case, is it worth it?

That would, of course, have to be ascertained on a case-by-case basis, and would depend upon the accuracy of the diagnosis, the residual value of the vehicle, and the desires of the owner.

The labour to disassemble and check every bearing and bushing as well as the fact that the windings are cooled by the oil makes it a time consuming and risky venture to replace one component and hope everything else is fine.

Although the transaxle would have to be removed and its cases split, checking the bearings and bushings would take about ten minutes.

I put in a used transaxle, which has it's own risks (and a warrantee) but the oil pan on it was very clean and the oil very good which seemed to confirm the sellers claim of only 19,000 Km.

I'm glad it worked out for you.