Should I rebuild my Tranny or buy a new one?
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Should I rebuild my Tranny or buy a new one?
Just wondering what you guys think.
I have a 1990 Turbo II and 2nd and 3 gear are both grinding (2nd is really bad). It has been determined that the Synchro's are going bad.
I will be getting about $1500 real soon....but I would love to use some of that money for Fuel Upgrades and a boost controller.
So what would you guys do? I have already tried putting in better gear oil and it did help a little...but its still a problem. The tranny is my top priority right now.
What is a cheaper way to go? New or rebuild. Hell if I can find a used tranny that is good I will go that route also. So can some people in here give me a general idea of what the costs will be?
I have a 1990 Turbo II and 2nd and 3 gear are both grinding (2nd is really bad). It has been determined that the Synchro's are going bad.
I will be getting about $1500 real soon....but I would love to use some of that money for Fuel Upgrades and a boost controller.
So what would you guys do? I have already tried putting in better gear oil and it did help a little...but its still a problem. The tranny is my top priority right now.
What is a cheaper way to go? New or rebuild. Hell if I can find a used tranny that is good I will go that route also. So can some people in here give me a general idea of what the costs will be?
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did you check ebay? or just call some junkyards.... www.car-part.com has tons of junkyard part listings
1989
Transmission
Mazda RX7 STD, TURBO
01-200 $250
1-800-800-4570
1989
Transmission
Mazda RX7 STD, TURBO
01-200 $250
1-800-800-4570
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Rebuild it. If you buy an used one, even if guaranteed, it could start acting up 3-4 months down the line. Rebuild, 2nd and 3rd syncros about $70. Take the trans out and have someone do it @ $300/400. While inside they can check bearings also. This way you know what you have and it should last another 75/80,000 miles. Use Redline fluid.
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I rather not go with a used tranny just for the fact that it could crap out on me over time.
I have got a few quotes here and there and the best quote I got was $700 for a rebuild. This seems a little high to me.
I wonder if there is anyone in the dallas area that could do it for a better price
I have got a few quotes here and there and the best quote I got was $700 for a rebuild. This seems a little high to me.
I wonder if there is anyone in the dallas area that could do it for a better price
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Find out what parts they include at that price. If it includes all bearings. syncros, & seals - that's not bad. If your bearings are nice and quiet, you can skip them and save ~$250. Also, you may want to look at the clutch & flywheel.
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