[alfa] Two steps forward, one step back

[Mark Denovich <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I finally got the new Verde on the road this weekend.

The good:  Tracks straight, much lighter clutch, much slicker gear 
change, heater valve actually shuts off, wheels seem round.

The bad:  Exhaust is a bit sloppy (same as before,  I need to order some 
better clamps, or weld in flanges.)  Clunky suspension (f/r sway bar 
bushings are shot as is the rear gearbox mount.)  But most distressing 
is a whine from the transaxle.

When I changed the gearbox lube, I found a lot of magnetic goo stuck to 
the drain plug.   On the road the whine is most noticable in 4th or 5th 
gear on-throttle...  off-throttle the whine mostly goes away.

Am I correct in guessing this whine/howl is from the crown & pinion 
gears?

At this point I'm pretty tired of working on my Alfas...   Is there 
anyone out there rebuilding Transaxles?   I'd gladly pay to have my old 
TA rebuilt, and then swap it in.

--Mark
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