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Old 07-08-2025, 09:22 AM
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Hey Skip

Well, I am back on it and the more I dig into the issues with the trans. The more I regret it.

So the trans is garbage and the Wagner motor is also junk. It’s leaking everywhere and the hypothesis is the a few of the rings are bad or broken.

I am going to pull the trans and give it to a different trans shop to look at it. Even though the I plan to buy a new engine and transmission.




If you look way back in the beginning of the build I used this set up to get the trans out.



Since the trans pan is beautifully powder coated I am going to put a stamped steel pan on for removal.




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Great to hear from you Marty, but very sorry to hear of the issues.
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I’m so sorry to hear about your misfortune, Marty. It seems like when you get a couple steps forward, something jumps up and sets you back ten. Hopefully you can get it sorted quickly and without breaking the bank. Good luck to you!
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Sounds like maybe you could use a bit of a laugh…
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Sounds like maybe you could use a bit of a laugh…

Yes and that picture was perfect.


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I’m so sorry to hear about your misfortune, Marty. It seems like when you get a couple steps forward, something jumps up and sets you back ten. Hopefully you can get it sorted quickly and without breaking the bank. Good luck to you!

I’ve been fighting this motor for years and I have finally decided to send it to the junkyard.


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MJ,

I’m very sorry to hear that as well.

Thanks for updating us though.



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Hey Skip

Well, I am back on it and the more I dig into the issues with the trans. The more I regret it.

So the trans is garbage and the Wagner motor is also junk. It’s leaking everywhere and the hypothesis is the a few of the rings are bad or broken.

I am going to pull the trans and give it to a different trans shop to look at it. Even though the I plan to buy a new engine and transmission.




If you look way back in the beginning of the build I used this set up to get the trans out.



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