Best engine/transmission for the high country

[Twigg]

Originally Posted by PNW_Steve

Nice drivetrane. I would be concerned about rust on those. Definitely want to have a look at them before bidding.

HDX has the high ceiling too.

[Asantana]

Just out of curiosity, how much did it cost you to replace that transmission? I'd like to know what I might be getting myself into...

[Asantana]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

I'm settling this by looking for a 2000 series transmission before this tired 545 gives out. Actually I'm looking for just about any transmission that will fit that's not a 545.

At this point I'm to far in to change buses because of a weak transmission.

Just curious - how much does replacing a transmission cost a person with a 20 year old bus?

[Asantana]

Originally Posted by johnbloem1974

I upgraded and went with an Allison MT643. This model has a lockup torque converter.
John

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Just curious - how much did you have to pay to upgrade to that MT643? Who did your service? Thanks! Just trying to figure out what I might be getting myself into...

[johnbloem1974]

Originally Posted by Asantana

Just curious - how much did you have to pay to upgrade to that MT643? Who did your service? Thanks! Just trying to figure out what I might be getting myself into...

When everything was said and done, it cost almost 7000(more than I paid for the bus!)! We did however get the transmission from a dealer and we were also stuck in Quartzsite, AZ. If you were close to a city, would be cheaper. Any decent mechanic/shop *should* be able to handle it..

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[Asantana]

Originally Posted by johnbloem1974

When everything was said and done, it cost almost 7000(more than I paid for the bus!)! We did however get the transmission from a dealer and we were also stuck in Quartzsite, AZ. If you were close to a city, would be cheaper. Any decent mechanic/shop *should* be able to handle it..

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Was that for a brand new transmission? Or did they pull it used?

And thanks so much for sharing!

[johnbloem1974]

That was for a rebuilt one. Came with a warranty...they took the old one...
Basically it was about 4000 for the tranny and 2500 for the labor...

John

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