Transaxle Chapter and Verse

[alfagtv58]

Phil,

I think to make sure the same problem doesn't happen again, best you and I swap engine.
I think your engine is putting too much torque through the gear box.

hmd, how 'bout we swap transaxles instead 

[Fylnn]

I just thought I would report on how the rebuild went.  I took it down to Richard at Avanti who pulled it down.  I believe the second gear area was a little sad.  He delved into his remaining stock of used but genuine Alfa synchros and put it back together.  He also advised to fill it with Redline light-weight shock proof, and to take it easy and run it in.  All of which I did. 

I am pleased to report that the 'box is now very nice.  At first and in memory of all the graunches I had heard, I was very tentative.  But ran it in gently and it is very user friendly.  I will always be careful, especially of second gear, but now it is sweet and I can just get on and drive it.  These transaxles always had that reputation, but when built properly and treated with some minor mechanical sympathy they are not that difficult.