source for top transmission nylon gear

[kirk911tt]

anybody tried to source a replacement gear for the convertible top transmission? its a big white nylon gear that broke on mine. new trnny is 600+ and the fix is easy just need the gear all the others are metal. thanks in advance

[kirk911tt]

Well if no one has tried, I'm going to look around for a gear manufacturer to see what it costs to make a run of say twenty. Since this is really the only wear item in that transmission. Even at 50 bucks it would be a bargain compared to 600 for a new transmission.

[Sisuguy]

Find some who is doing desktop modeling. They should be able to model the gear very easily and many of the units now can use a nylon material. Once a you have the program it can be used by almost any machine.

[kirk911tt]

Thanks for the response. I had also considered that but since mine is damaged won't that be a problem? The model needs to be intact for proper measurements to be input I thought.

[kirk911tt]

Someone on 986forum.org has already contacted someone and are in the process of making them. Won't be long I heard.

[binger]

If you don't find a source for your gear try a used trans form la dismantler. They have your trans for $250 see the link below. I have been dealing with them for years. They are very helpful and have reasonable prices.

http://www.ladismantler.com/parts/model?category_id=88&id=37