has anyone rebuilt their tranny? from what i've seen on webtech, it doesn't seem like it's too hard, just time consuming. i mean, for some one with mechanical inclination and the right tools, how hard is it and how long should it take? btw, my synchros aren't too happy from driving around with gl5 oil in them for 13,000 miles sad.gif feels like driving a screwdriver into a bucket of rocks, even on warm days, so it's not just the cold.

[ April 29, 2003, 05:50 AM: Message edited by: turbulence ]

 

After taking one apart, I'll be the first to say...Uh, no. Not me anyways.

It took about 3 hours to take the damn thing apart, and once the 2 parts seperated, parts flew in about 3-4 different directions. Getting it back together is possible, but I wouldn't want to try it with just HMA service as my only guide.

Buy yourself a used tranny. Install it yourself, then "experiment" with the old tranny. That way you're always up and running if you can't get it back together.

 

hmm so your saying that changing your clutch is a hard thing to do??

Or are we talking about the gears???

I was going to give it a go by myself (never done anything like this before but have a little mechanical knowledge)

Advice?

Thanks

 

no no no, alz. we're talking about rebuilding the actual tranny, with new syncrhos. changing the clutch isn't bad. your first time, it'll be an experience. but once you're done, you'll realize it wasn't that bad. webtech or the paper version of the shop manual, a socket set, a torque wrench, and several hours is sufficient.

 

ALZ99- Changing the clutch is a walk in the park compared to dissassembling and reassembling a tranny.

To install the clutch, you just need to remove the tranny, not dissassemble the tranny.

 

ok got cha! wink
I think i mis understood suicide

I just want to learn every detail about my car,
Thanks guys.... bow_down
If any one has a DIY about this i would love to get my hands on it.

[ April 30, 2003, 01:39 PM: Message edited by: alz99 ]

 

alz, a diy for rebuilding the tranny or for replacing the clutch? just pick up the shop manual or use webtech. all of the directions are there.

 

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Some other tips/tricks have been mentioned. Do a search on Clutch install and you should find them.

 

bow_down Cheers wink