Nor Cal transmission clinic, October. Options

[Dr Evil]

But what about the...ya know...gas thing...is the legend true or what? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (Sorry trying to lighten it up gents)

Tis true.



Thanks for the warm vibes, gents. I was busy helping (medical) patients over the last few hours (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[JStroud]

Didn't mean to stir up anything when I asked about being in the parking lot, just wanted to be prepared. With the forecasted weather, outside might be nicer anyway.

Looking forward to it, had a good time at the last one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

Thanks to McMark for the use of his shop, in or out. But that's the kind of guy he is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

See you there.

Jeff

[green914]

Guess I should clarify....didn't actually "pressure wash" , sprayed degreaser on...did some brushing and scraping, then used my pressure washer with a gentle tip to rinse them off, I have a hot water hook up, so it rinses well without a lot of pressure, plus I avoided spraying directly at the seals, and vent areas.

Pulled all three out today, pulled the drains, rolled them around and got some remaining gear oil out, only one looked like it might have had a little water in the gear oil, but not much if it even was. Just to be on the safe side I took some Mobil 1 I had left over from the Boxster and put a quart in each one, rolled them around, tipped them up and down, spun the gears, then drained them...came out clean looking no water. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Guess I missed your previous posts on the subject, I'm old... cant read everything. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Should be fine.

Jeff

Jeff I followed your advice on how to clean up the core I got from you, so I am doing the same thing. I could not see any traces of water in the remaining oil that I drained from either of the two cores. I think they should be okay. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

[Dr Evil]

Didn't mean to stir up anything when I asked about being in the parking lot, just wanted to be prepared. With the forecasted weather, outside might be nicer anyway.

Looking forward to it, had a good time at the last one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

Thanks to McMark for the use of his shop, in or out. But that's the kind of guy he is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

See you there.

Jeff

You have no reason to be sorry for asking a simple, reasonable question. See you soon.

[Chris H.]

But what about the...ya know...gas thing...is the legend true or what? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (Sorry trying to lighten it up gents)

Tis true.

YEAH Doc! Way to own it brother (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) . Just stay away from the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blowtorch.gif) or you'll (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blowup.gif)

[JStroud]

Not sure what everyone wants to do for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) , I've got a few roasts left from our last steer, got a good BBQ beef recipe from my son in law in Texas, so I was thinking BBQ beef sandwiches, easy to warm up on the BBQ.

If that sound good I'll cook up the BBQ beef, maybe someone can bring rolls, salads ect to go with it. Maybe a big pot of beans for Doc.

Let me know.

Jeff

[jcd914]

Oh yes, I remember. You were the guys that refused to listen to me when I told you not to do something, or to do something else. Yes, I basically left you in the hands of your trained mechanic at that time. He wanted to put RTV on the seals. This is wrong, I said so, the manual says no sealant, and he told me he would do it any way. Your handicap in that clinic was that you brought a teacher to teach you and then wanted me to agree with him. Nope.

DR.
If you want to piss and moan about something a said or did that is fine with me.
But I would ask that you piss and moan about something I actually said or did.

Yes and came to the trans clinic at Mark's as an observer and gave Rob a hand.
I enjoyed the day, it is nice to get together with fellow teeners.
I would probably be coming to hang out a visit at this 1, except I have an conflicting event with the beer brewing club I am part of. I chose homebrew over gear oil.

I did not refuse to listen to your advise, since you offered me none.
I did not want to put RTV on anything in or on the trans, I find RTV has very very few uses.
I did not want you to agree with me, I have enough years as a Porsche tech to be comfortable with what I know and can do.
I don't recall disagreeing with you over anything but i do recall being a little confused as to why you came by a shuffled the gears around, that Rob and I had set out in pairs after removing and inspecting them.

Weather should be good this weekend and I am sure it will be a good event.

Jim

[SirAndy]

I have a mid sized easy up that i can bring ...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

[skeates]

Not sure what everyone wants to do for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) , I've got a few roasts left from our last steer, got a good BBQ beef recipe from my son in law in Texas, so I was thinking BBQ beef sandwiches, easy to warm up on the BBQ.

If that sound good I'll cook up the BBQ beef, maybe someone can bring rolls, salads ect to go with it. Maybe a big pot of beans for Doc.

Let me know.

Jeff

I can bring rolls for the sandwiches. How many people are we expecting? 20-30?

[Dtjaden]

What is the starting time for the clinic Saturday morning?

[Mike Knox]

Hi everyone,

I have a music gig Saturday, at 2pm, and will be driving down from Oregon after that. So I'll miss the BBQ, but I will be there on Sunday.

Looking forward to getting my transmission problems fixed, and a properly geared tranny for my 3.2.

Mike

[Dr Evil]

Kick off is 9am, food is a good idea. Generally, it is up to the individual unless the natives wish to provide. I am a gear monkey and not a cook at these things.

If people want to chip in for grub, that is cool. If it is something that needs to be cooked, then that is up to who ever wants to volunteer. BUT, that will cut into build time so let me know so I can cover you by doing more of your build.

I unfortunately do not have the excess to buy everyone lunch as I use these clinics to pay bills after transpo, shipping, core purchasing and harvesting, etc.

[Dr Evil]

Not sure what everyone wants to do for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) , I've got a few roasts left from our last steer, got a good BBQ beef recipe from my son in law in Texas, so I was thinking BBQ beef sandwiches, easy to warm up on the BBQ.

If that sound good I'll cook up the BBQ beef, maybe someone can bring rolls, salads ect to go with it. Maybe a big pot of beans for Doc.

Let me know.

Jeff

I can bring rolls for the sandwiches. How many people are we expecting? 20-30?

Currently 18 paid, probably 2-3 more stragglers for a total of 21 students. Spectator numbers can be all over the place.

[Dr Evil]

Interesting read...

That said, allow me to throw in my long overdue dos centavos...

I was no less than stoked when I discovered there would be a clinic (by my understanding, a place where one might go to have a health issue addressed by a doc/professional) within very reasonable distance. My patient is my transmission; it was in dire need of some servicing. As the time neared to make payment, I let Mike know that I'd be unable to attend as my financial situation had not improved, and that I'd hold out for the next time.

Mike insisted I attend regardless, and I took him up on his generosity. For my own edification, I am very thankful that I was able to attend. I did not expect to walk out knowing confidently that I could rebuild a 901, but I did walk out with a transmission that performs as best as I can expect. Did he instill me with confidence? Based on the moment when the patient was completely torn apart and lying on the table, with nothing short of (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) did I just get myself into, I'd say, ultimately, absolutely.

What I saw was someone who could dis/reassemble one of these with the veritable both eyes closed. I was nothing short of amazed, especially when my massive brain fart handed over the wrong race for the very nice spare main bearing to replace my cracked one. It was near the end of the day when it was discovered, and instead of saying something like don't worry, it'll be fine, Mike disassembled the tranny, replaced the proper race, and had it back together in some 17 minutes.

Yes, less money than good seats at a football game and certainly more entertaining. My tranny shifts great, all grinding is gone, I can downshift without fear, and overall performance is what I'd hoped for.

So if your considering attending one of these clinics, Id recommend it. It's fun, educational, you'll meet new people, and the Doc will regale you with a few stories that'll provide more than enough comic relief.

Last night this was a welcome relief when I got home (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thanks, Dude. It lasted a while (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[Dr Evil]

Just put the order in for the stainless hardware. Trying to work a shit load at my day job and get this all done is a real.....adventure (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I ordered enough SS nuts and washers for all participants to outfit one box.

Shipping directly to OriginalCustoms, should be there no later than Fri and as early as Thurs as I paid for 2 day.

[Dr Evil]

The two big boxes left today, should arrive Thurs. Mark, if you want to open them, one has a smaller box of speedo drives and some drives tucked in and around. Cant remember if it is the medium or large box. Your name is on the smaller box so you dont have to dig if you dont want to.

[Porschef]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) You're welcome. Pretty darn good stuff.

Thanks again.

[JStroud]

I planned on making enough BBQ beef for around 30, if skeates brings the rolls that should take care of sandwiches. If anyone else can bring a salad, chips, beans, plates ect we should have food covered. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

I planned on cooking this slowly in the crock pot ahead, so we will just need to fire up the BBQ to warm it up, shouldn't cut into build time too much. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)


Jeff

[scotty b]

As a host of one of the clinics, I have to admit, I am in all honesty sorry for those of you who feel you are getting a one on one tutorial to be able to build trannies for customers for only 300.00. I watched ( and God forbid worked ) as Mike helped to build around 8 transmissions in about 10 hours to, AFAIK, happy customers. If you expect to be able to be a competent professional trans builder for 300.00, you better keep on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)


For those of you with real expectations, enjoy the clinic, and your like new trans (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[JRust]

I planned on making enough BBQ beef for around 30, if skeates brings the rolls that should take care of sandwiches. If anyone else can bring a salad, chips, beans, plates ect we should have food covered. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

I planned on cooking this slowly in the crock pot ahead, so we will just need to fire up the BBQ to warm it up, shouldn't cut into build time too much. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)


Jeff

I will gladly grab a couple bags of chips
to bring!