7not8

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More metal when i took this back portion off but there were also 2 huge pieces that just fell out








The 2 big pieces





What they look like combined.

RotaryEvolution

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i can't really see any gears with chips on each tooth, the gears do have a relief cut into them which is what you see in those lines through each gear.

that broken piece i can't for some reason picture what it is from. at any rate the transmission needs to be completely torn apart to repair it or swap in something else.

7not8

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Not too tough of a job. I was expecting it to be alot harder. Gonna take this thing apart and see what's going on in there. Ben, ill keep u posted and let u know what i plan on doing

RotaryEvolution

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alright, keep in mind you will need a special bearing puller once you get to the output bearing under the 5th gear.

take pics of your disassembly to reference.

7not8

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RotaryEvolution

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yuck, yeah i wouldn't even bother going any further on that tranny. looks like 5th is a goner as well likely is the counter.

the debris may have damaged other gears before settling in the pan.

the only tranny i have torn apart for parts is an S5 turbo, which has slightly different 5th gearing.

7not8

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Yeah, I stopped for the day once I found this and made the video. I'm sure whatever that part was that broke into 2 big pieces was my problem for such high rpm's. When it broke free and ate up those teeth, that was the start to my other problems not mentioned in this thread.
I'm just relieved that I'm not going crazy.

RotaryEvolution

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well it's the first time i've seen such a thing and i've had a number of these trannies apart.

7not8

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Hi guys. Just wanted to update and say that my problem was fixed. I installed a jdm tranny and now my rpm's are at a solid 3500 at 80 mph. Go figure.

ZoomZoom

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Congrats and thanks for sharing your experience and solution. Also good job on not being afraid to dive in and take on the project. It's how everyone of the do it yourself types learn to work on their own cars. It will save you tens of thousands of dollars in the future and will also keep you from getting screwed.

7not8

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Thank you for the kind words. I love working on cars myself and I love learning, so this was actually a pretty cool experience. I would say the worst part of the whole thing was waiting on a transmission and driving 14 hours in my DD to get it There were moments when certain situations got me frustrated but I'm glad I didn't give up and just take it to a "mechanic" and pay $$$$. I hope that this thread can help someone else that has the same problem.