The Benefits of Reconditioning your Fastrac Transmission
by Robert Russell
A very large part of the expense in rebuilding or repairing your transmission is in the time(labour) it takes to remove and refit a gearbox to a Fastrac (some mechanics have been known to count the labour in weeks rather than hours) . However if a second-hand transmission is installed and then fails, you will need to repeat the whole process at your expense.(I don,t like to talk about the owner with 3 attempts to repair the same problem and approx 250+hours of his life gone, when he could have been playing a round of golf with Seanie Fitz instead ) . With the warranty on our workmanship, if there is a problem we fix it!
Installing a second hand transmission to your Fastrac that someone else has decided is worn out, damaged (of which there are plenty) or no longer of use to them, is a decision that you should consider very carefully. Repairing or reconditioning the original transmission in your Fastrac could be the best option because you know then that your vehicle has the essential reliability & correct specification transmission designed for your Fastrac. To help you to make your decision here are some of the reasons why a rebuilt transmission from Russell Fastraxx could be your best option
- Over 15 years Experience of Transmission Repairs and Rebuilds
- Reconditioned 6 Speed Gearboxes & Range/4WD Transfer Gearboxes
- 6 months Warranty on Full Rebuilds (terms and conditions apply)
- Clutch/PTO & 2/3 Speed Splitter repairs
- Front and Rear Differential Rebuilds
- Full remove and refit service in our fully fitted workshop, or remove & bring your Gearbox/Differential to us for to repair/rebuild to your requirements
- All Models of Fastrac covered
- Covering the 32 counties of Ireland
Your transmission is one of the most complex systems in your Fastrac with hundreds of precision parts operating together. Determining the exact problem usually requires a road test, transmission hydraulic pressure test, electronic and electrical testing and a complete operational fault diagnosis . Also the following may be required with some more complex problems: the procedure of removing, dismantling your transmission and performing an inspection of all the parts inside (this would usually apply to repairing the Range/4WD gearbox) . We will then be able to tell you not only what is wrong, but also show you why it's worn and damaged.
Complete Transmission Overhaul:
In a complete overhaul (also known as reconditioning) of a transmission, on a Fastrac that has high working hours, or has suffered major internal damage, the transmission is removed from the vehicle and completely disassembled with the parts examined. Each part is inspected for wear and damage and then either cleaned and refitted , or replaced with another good part depending on its condition. Parts that have friction surfaces, such clutches, if worn, are replaced as are all seals and gaskets. For Fastracs with clearly identifiable troubles,such as a worn sychroniser on perhaps 4th or 5th gear (watch out for this common problem when buying a used example),or a noisy differential, we can carry out a more localized repair, at a lesser cost to the owner, while at the same time advising you what other parts might need inspection or repair, so as to avoid expensive repeat trips to the garage in the near, or not too near future.
Save Yourself Extra Expense, Downtime and Trouble
A very large part of the expense in rebuilding your transmission is in the time(labour) it takes to remove and refit a gearbox to a Fastrac (some mechanics have been known to count the labour in weeks rather than hours) . However if a second-hand transmission is installed and then fails, you will need to repeat the whole process at your expense. With the warranty on our workmanship, if there is a problem we fix it!
A reconditioned transmission with responsible driving and good servicing will not need any repairs in the foreseeable future. We have many Fastracs with 12,000 working hours and more still earning their keep for many business around the country, which are regularly serviced by our workshop.