Hi everyone. I am about to swap my auto to a manual but the only decent tranny I have found around my area have a bad third and fourth gear. I am looking for places to have it replaced but i am just wondering how difficult they are to diy. Any advice or links to threads that explain this are greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Kenny

 

i don't have any links or anything but if the third and the forth are going out most likely the tranny is in a bad condition. i mean if two gears are already going out it's just a matter of time before the other start to give you trouble, i think you should wait and try to find a better tranny or at least get the one you have rebuilt so it wouldn't give any problems in the future before you put it in your car. good luck with the swap.

 

OK yea the guy said 3rd grinds and 4th pops out. I would have probably gone with a total rebuild but whatdo you think is the most you would spend. I mean just to have the gears put in one guy quoted me 500 bucks.

 

You'll probably need a lift, a tranny jack, some wiring experience, a different ecu... yeah...

 

I know what i need and tools are no problem i am just trying to collect parts.

 

You might want to close your other thread, but heres what i posted there.

It requires special tools. You might also need a press for the bearings. You'll also need an impact. If it has staked nuts on the end of the shafts you will definatly need and impact and punch. You will also need to get a service manual or a break down of the transmission with the snap ring bearings synchros and other associated parts. You'll also need snap ring pliers. It takes some work. I think its like 6 hours flat rate for a shop to do it.

If you don't have training or knowledge on transmissions i would suggest having a shop rebuild it. Its not like bolting on an exhaust or intercooler. It's a lot more intensive.

 

Ok thank you.