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PART 1 Hey guys, I took some pics during my rebuild and just like Shelby and Alan have told me "This isn't near as bad as you may think". Well, they're correct. I've put this project off for quite a while but once I ordered the parts and got into it... it really wasn't that bad at all (a tranny stand would have been nice though . Now, I may not have done things the way a tranny expert may have done (this was my first). But I got everything back together, with no extra parts left over and I'm 99% sure I replaced everything serviceable, and the only parts that were worn out we're my drums, other than that, most other items showed no wear. There hasn't really been a great deal of info about this so I thought I'd take some time to post my experience and hopefully it may assist someone else who's wanting to tackle this. First I carefully started to disassemble the tranny on a clean work table, giving myself plenty of space to sort each section out. http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03960_zps6292c6f5.jpg After taking out a few snap rings and keeping the frictions and steels together "in their original order" I found my drums were both shot...also meaning the bands were shot. http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03959_zps939cf17e.jpg After thoroughly cleaning all of the outer casing, I replaced the accumulator seal (using air to help release it) http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03968_zps2ab418c3.jpg New seals installed, old ones on the left. http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03969_zps0950a709.jpg re-installed snap ring http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03970_zps684b6075.jpg replaced seals in the band adjust diaphragm http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03971_zps9221b6de.jpg http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03972_zps65948383.jpg being mindful of the fluid passages, this can only be "properly" installed one way. http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03973_zpsef264e1f.jpg Installing new Kevlar bands (courtesy of MikeMeyerhoff) http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03974_zps6b60a245.jpg http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03975_zpsc5faaa57.jpg replacing 4 more seals (they're split so they're a piece of cake, just don't break them) http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03977_zps9bb3ef91.jpg http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03978_zps9ab15d0e.jpg checking specs in the pump section, all good there! http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03979_zps29a51e67.jpg Check to be sure you don't forget the check-balls are in the right spots in the correct orientation (as per manual) http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03981_zpsb192451a.jpg apply gasket (Vaseline helps hold them in position) http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/1989%20Fiji%20Blue%20Conquest%20TSi/89%20Auto%20Tranny%20rebuild/DSC03982_zps50cf633b.jpg http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff408/n8tallica1/continued_zps45b606fc.jpg IN PART 2 Here's a list of a few Parts locations that I used (feel free to add more to this post) Mike Meyerhoff (SQC member) - Kevlar Bands (requires core charge, reimbursed) approx $50.00 Master rebuild Kit (various suppliers available) for the L4N71B approx $200 JP Transmissions (TX) Direct Drum and OD Drum $20 Each plus shipping Transmission Parts USA - Vacuum Modulator approx $30 Hope this helps a few fellas out there. And I'll post some more info when I get this installed and let you know if there are any new developments Thanks -N8

Hey guys, the time is closing in on wanting/needing to start my auto tranny rebuild for my new 89 Fiji. I have intentions on having MikeMeyerhoff do my kevlar bands and I was going to purchase a master rebuild kit and a new vacuum modulator form this site and a few other things, question is: If I'd like to do a complete rebuild, what all parts are necessary to replace? Aside from the Master Kit, I was also thinking of a bushing kit and a few of the gaskets and seals but I'm unsure what all I'd be needing. So if anyone reads this, and is really bored, head over to TransmissionpartsUSA and see if you can come up with a nice "build" list Just want to get everything I really need all at one time but I don;t wanna buy a bunch of things that aren't necessary either. Also, if anyone knows if Rob still does the VB mods, I'd be interested in a stage 1 mod if possible. Thanks -N8