My toploader is acting up!!

[289Cobra]

David,

I own ERA #561, built new in 1999 by Steve McKellar .. You built the tranny for him - I have a copy of the receipt dated 2/25/99 for $1695. I bought the car last summer and it now has only 3000 careful miles - never raced - never over 5000 RPM (afraid to hurt the $20000+ Sideoiler), and I NEVER sppedshift or any of that crap some guys do to abuse their cars. Anyway, when I shift from 1st to second and second to third now - I feel some "weird " stuff vibrating in the shift handle.... like synchros not engaging properly or something. And, sometimes when I engage the clutch in 1st it makes a brief squeeling noise.

Question - how long to you warrant your transmissions? Shouldn't it last more than 3000 miles - especially since it has had no abuse?

I'm looking for some help here - didn't think I was going to have to buy a new tranny after only 3000 miles........... I have a suspicion it won;t be long before I'm calling for a tow truck when it breaks.

My phone is 503-348-1957
Tim Mackey
Portland, OR