Fb14 Gear Box

GayanR · September 19, 2012

HI guys,I need to replace my fb14 car automatic gear box....What is the best way to replace it with??

1)Rebuild kit

2)2nd hand one

3)Reconditioned one

tanx,

GayanR · September 19, 2012

bump

harshansenadhir · September 19, 2012

Check the cost for re-build and compare with the price of a used one. The term reconditionned can mislead in local context. There aren't any reconditioning happenning here, it's just used japanese junk unloaded and rotting away in yards.

well, if I were you, would've took the path of re-building as I'm certain that everything in it is replaced and brand new rather than buying a used one which i don't know what's inside.

However, the most easiest way and cost effective would be to ram up a used (not locally used and removed) gearbox.

GayanR · September 19, 2012

On 9/19/2012 at 6:25 AM, harshansenadhir said:

Check the cost for re-build and compare with the price of a used one. The term reconditionned can mislead in local context. There aren't any reconditioning happenning here, it's just used japanese junk unloaded and rotting away in yards.

well, if I were you, would've took the path of re-building as I'm certain that everything in it is replaced and brand new rather than buying a used one which i don't know what's inside.

However, the most easiest way and cost effective would be to ram up a used (not locally used and removed) gearbox.

Tanx a lot for the info...Does the rebuild kit replace everything... solenoids and everything rather than only plates??

harshansenadhir · September 19, 2012

Don't know about the japanese rebuild kits. In my case, I had to buy those seperately, the pistons/hubs, solenoids, friction plates and overall packing kit.

Nilantha · September 19, 2012

On 9/19/2012 at 3:03 AM, GayanR said:

HI guys,I need to replace my fb14 car automatic gear box....What is the best way to replace it with??

1)Rebuild kit

2)2nd hand one

3)Reconditioned one

tanx,

repair is only money waist. replace from Japan used one

jdnet · September 19, 2012

On 9/19/2012 at 2:03 PM, Nilantha said:

repair is only money waist. replace from Japan used one

Stop talking crap you bloody idiot.

How wasteful would putting a used tranny be, if it blew up in a couple of months? Even if they let you exchange it, you would still have to pay for labor, filters and fluid.

Edited September 19, 2012 by jdnet

GayanR · September 20, 2012

On 9/19/2012 at 2:03 PM, Nilantha said:

repair is only money waist. replace from Japan used one

Tanx does rebuilding cost a lot??

GayanR · September 20, 2012

On 9/19/2012 at 5:18 PM, jdnet said:

Stop talking crap you bloody idiot.

How wasteful would putting a used tranny be, if it blew up in a couple of months? Even if they let you exchange it, you would still have to pay for labor, filters and fluid.

tanx ,good point,what should i do does rebuilding cost way too much than replacing?

MIL · September 20, 2012

On 9/20/2012 at 6:14 AM, GayanR said:

tanx ,good point,what should i do does rebuilding cost way too much than replacing?

My opinion is then it is more economical to get a recondition one (a good one of course, with a thorough inspection). You can keep the old one to use for some spare parts when required.

Nilantha · September 20, 2012

On 9/20/2012 at 6:11 AM, GayanR said:

Tanx does rebuilding cost a lot??

you check cost. but im not sure you can repair it successfully in sri lanka. other than agents.

Nilantha · September 20, 2012

Stop talking crap you bloody idiot.

How wasteful would putting a used tranny be, if it blew up in a couple of months? Even if they let you exchange it, you would still have to pay for labor, filters and fluid.

On 9/20/2012 at 6:14 AM, GayanR said:

tanx ,good point,what should i do does rebuilding cost way too much than replacing?

be careful when you take advice from small ppl. also ppl who don't have experience

harshansenadhir · September 20, 2012

On 9/20/2012 at 12:32 PM, Nilantha said:

you check cost. but im not sure you can repair it successfully in sri lanka. other than agents.

Cpmpletely wrong and a misperception. We've re-built a much complex AL4 gearbox with far less minimum facilities. YouTube helped though

nano31 · September 20, 2012

I got my CE110 (Diesel) Autobox rebuild ~Rs25000/= while used autobox is around Rs55000 (Not to confuse with AE110 for which it is around 25000).

In your case rebuilding and used box is more or less the same cost but we do not know what is inside the used box!

Nilantha · September 20, 2012

On 9/20/2012 at 4:02 PM, harshansenadhir said:

Cpmpletely wrong and a misperception. We've re-built a much complex AL4 gearbox with far less minimum facilities. YouTube helped though

can you put cost comparison? also life time after rebuild?

harshansenadhir · September 20, 2012

On 9/20/2012 at 8:22 PM, Nilantha said:

can you put cost comparison? also life time after rebuild?

Doubt how the rebuild cost of an AL4 gearbox helps the situ.

However, used AL4 boxes were quoted around 250,000 mark.

Re-build cost including oil was less than 150k.

Nilantha · September 21, 2012

On 9/20/2012 at 8:31 PM, harshansenadhir said:

Doubt how the rebuild cost of an AL4 gearbox helps the situ.

However, used AL4 boxes were quoted around 250,000 mark.

Re-build cost including oil was less than 150k.

how about lifetime after repair? now how many km have done after repair? its ok, but this story related to FB14

for your lucky u spend 150k and it was sucessfull. but if it was not sucessful your cost 150K + 250K

GayanR · September 21, 2012

On 9/21/2012 at 3:23 AM, Nilantha said:

how about lifetime after repair? now how many km have done after repair? its ok, but this story related to FB14

for your lucky u spend 150k and it was sucessfull. but if it was not sucessful your cost 150K + 250K

Does this mean rebuilding may not be successful??um confused

chan5 · September 21, 2012

On 9/20/2012 at 7:47 PM, nano31 said:

I got my CE110 (Diesel) Autobox rebuild ~Rs25000/= while used autobox is around Rs55000 (Not to confuse with AE110 for which it is around 25000).

In your case rebuilding and used box is more or less the same cost but we do not know what is inside the used box!

what are the parts were replaced and from where did you do it.

Any contact OF the places ,

Watchman · September 21, 2012

On 9/20/2012 at 12:34 PM, Nilantha said:

be careful when you take advice from small ppl. also ppl who don't have experience

are you referring to yourself?

Watchman · September 21, 2012

On 9/21/2012 at 6:11 AM, GayanR said:

Does this mean rebuilding may not be successful??um confused

OK i'm getting sick of these people like Nilantha misleading people. If you dont beleive me look for other posts he has made and how the general community laugh at the lies he speads.

Getting a used/reconditioned box has a risk. It might be a good box you get, or it might be a bad one. You dont know. But its a easier job than trying to fix your broken box. Parts sellers can nicely wash the exterior and make it look like its new, but you dont know what the condition is on the inside. It might be a box that's also on the verge of crashing soon. Or it could be a good one... So you have close your eyes and just leap.

Fixing your broken box is a harder job.You need a good mechanic who knows what he's doing. Do a search on AL and you'll find a few recommended mechanics. And since you'll be buying the parts to fix it you know the internals will be in good condition after the repair. But you might not know how much the entire repair might cost because the parts you need to replace wont be knows till you take it apart. And the labour cost might vary. And the car will be out of commision for longer.

So take all this into consideration, read some more on AL, get some prices of used boxes from shops talk to some mechanics and do a cost/benefit analysis for yourself. Cos in the end its not JDnet, harshan or Nilantha who's gonna foot the bill or live with that car..

Edited September 21, 2012 by Watchman

GayanR · September 21, 2012

On 9/21/2012 at 8:10 AM, Watchman said:

OK i'm getting sick of these people like Nilantha misleading people. If you dont beleive me look for other posts he has made and how the general community laugh at the lies he speads.

Getting a used/reconditioned box has a risk. It might be a good box you get, or it might be a bad one. You dont know. But its a easier job than trying to fix your broken box. Parts sellers can nicely wash the exterior and make it look like its new, but you dont know what the condition is on the inside. It might be a box that's also on the verge of crashing soon. Or it could be a good one... So you have close your eyes and just leap.

Fixing your broken box is a harder job.You need a good mechanic who knows what he's doing. Do a search on AL and you'll find a few recommended mechanics. And since you'll be buying the parts to fix it you know the internals will be in good condition after the repair. But you might not know how much the entire repair might cost because the parts you need to replace wont be knows till you take it apart. And the labour cost might vary. And the car will be out of commision for longer.

So take all this into consideration, read some more on AL, get some prices of used boxes from shops talk to some mechanics and do a cost/benefit analysis for yourself. Cos in the end its not JDnet, harshan or Nilantha who's gonna foot the bill or live with that car..

Tanx watchman...I decided to go with a reconditioned one with a warranty.I can't spend months waiting the guys to rebuild it.Hope it goes good way for me.

Nilantha · September 21, 2012

On 9/21/2012 at 10:30 AM, GayanR said:

Tanx watchman...I decided to go with a reconditioned one with a warranty.I can't spend months waiting the guys to rebuild it.Hope it goes good way for me.

make sure to take with warranty. also don't buy from panchikawatta. post prices here after check. i will check prices from kurunegala if u want.

nano31 · September 21, 2012

Dont think rebuilding would take months!!!

For my CE110 it took only 7 hours and I was by the side as well they changed all plate like things, shift vale, manual valve, rubber o rings and few more as well

ajwad · September 22, 2012

On 9/21/2012 at 1:08 PM, nano31 said:

Dont think rebuilding would take months!!!

For my CE110 it took only 7 hours and I was by the side as well they changed all plate like things, shift vale, manual valve, rubber o rings and few more as well

Well guys i had the same problem on my mazda 323. i was confused what to do. finally i got it repaired by Chandana who is an expert in auto gear bow repair in ambuldeniya nugegoda. It cost me 25000/= and 3 months warranty. gave the car in the morning and got it next day afternoon. My o rings/plates/oil and a solvanide was changed(brand new). My problem was solved, but have to use the car for some time and see.