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Old 09-10-2018, 08:53 PM
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CVT rebuild belt recommendation

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I am rebuilding my cvt trans after the belt blew up. I pulled it down today and thank the lord, no damage to anything but the belt. No broken gear teeth or damaged casing. So the big thing I need to replace is the belt. Any recommendations on where to buy it. I'm n the U.S. Virginia. Thanks

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Old 09-12-2018, 07:31 AM
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I would call European Transmissions. https://europeantransmissions.com/
 
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Old 09-12-2018, 11:39 AM
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You will need to clean the valve body, as it will have ingested, some of the debris, or you will be taking it apart again.
 
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Old 09-14-2018, 06:55 PM
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I just rebuilt mine and am having issues if anyone can help. I replaced the belt, differential, idler, and replaced filter/fluid. After starting the car and placing into gear nothing happened. Not sure what to do at this point and if anyone has any suggestions that would be great. Thank you.
 
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Old 09-19-2018, 07:50 AM
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There is also and electric stepper motor that can fail, and solenoids.
 
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There is also and electric stepper motor that can fail, and solenoids.
Thanks for the suggestion. Just bought all three and waiting for them to come in the mail to test the transmission. Ill post the results once I get everything back together.
 
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Old 09-20-2018, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ItsmeWayne
You will need to clean the valve body, as it will have ingested, some of the debris, or you will be taking it apart again.
Thanks. I blew high pressure air through it all, then shot transmission fluid through it. Thanks for that info.
 
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Originally Posted by ItsmeWayne
There is also and electric stepper motor that can fail, and solenoids.
Yep, replaced.
 
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Any updates on the transmission repair?
 
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Originally Posted by AChristian95
Any updates on the transmission repair?
I have pulled the transmission down. No damage to any of the gears. I got the belt in and put the transmission back together. I just got the new flywheel bolts in, so I will mate the transmission to the engine on Friday. I noticed that the lower engine mount is missing so I have to hit the junkyard and see if I can find one. I was also waiting on the automatic shifter. Since the guy I purchased it from was swapping out the automatic for a six speed, i didnt have the correct shifter.
Anyhow, once I get the lower mount, I shoudl be able to put it all back together. I am working on another R50 that I purchased at the same time. That one is a 5 speed manual with a spun rod bearing. I will drop the engine on that on Thursday to do a lower end rebuild with a new crankshaft.
 
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EXCELLENT !!!

Thank you for sharing this great info!!!!

NOW MANY cars will be saved from the junk......I mean parts yard.


1.Please post where you got it
2. What year car you have
3 how many miles did the original tranny have ?
4. Was the fluid ever changed ?

Thanks again!!!
 
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