"While You're in There" Transmission Parts
#1
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"While You're in There" Transmission Parts
Hi all,
After going down a rabbit hole of forums, I believe I've diagnosed the transmission whine in my 88 N/A vert (which has been there since purchase). The transmission whine that occurs when the clutch is not depressed and while in gear looks to be the input shaft bearing. I'm looking to hear opinions on what else might be a smart while your in there replacement which would be easy with the transmission is out. I've never dealt with transmission repairs specifically but I'm fairly mechanically inclined so I figure it's still something I can figure out.
Thanks!
After going down a rabbit hole of forums, I believe I've diagnosed the transmission whine in my 88 N/A vert (which has been there since purchase). The transmission whine that occurs when the clutch is not depressed and while in gear looks to be the input shaft bearing. I'm looking to hear opinions on what else might be a smart while your in there replacement which would be easy with the transmission is out. I've never dealt with transmission repairs specifically but I'm fairly mechanically inclined so I figure it's still something I can figure out.
Thanks!
#3
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If you've got the trans apart, I would replace all of the bearings, synchronizers and cones, and inspect the gear faces and input and output shafts for any wear.
It may however, be cheaper and faster to install a known good transmission. I understand that the parts inside will not be new but sourcing parts to rebuild the transmission may be difficult and could take some time to get. Not to mention the cost involved.
It may however, be cheaper and faster to install a known good transmission. I understand that the parts inside will not be new but sourcing parts to rebuild the transmission may be difficult and could take some time to get. Not to mention the cost involved.
#4
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I’ve torn a manual transmission down and rebuilt it and it was not fun. The most attention to detail I’ve given anything, and that’s along with getting a mechanical engineering degree.
I’d advise on either just using your trans or another one if it’s still good, or paying someone for the labor of fully rebuilding it.
long story short, it took about 4 tables, removing every single component one at a time and placing them in the same orientation of how they were removed, and aligning each matching part from different shafts. Totally doable, but just don’t mess up… at all. Not a 6 pack in one night activity.
I’d advise on either just using your trans or another one if it’s still good, or paying someone for the labor of fully rebuilding it.
long story short, it took about 4 tables, removing every single component one at a time and placing them in the same orientation of how they were removed, and aligning each matching part from different shafts. Totally doable, but just don’t mess up… at all. Not a 6 pack in one night activity.
#5
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Seals, bearings and synchro's are normal wear items. You will also encounter some lock nuts that are generally single use items but could be hard to find or NLA. Generally, engineers will design using standard bearings and seals, so even if the factory item may be NLA, you can still find appropriate replacements using the original brand and P/N's to cross reference. Other than that, as Dave says, inspect other parts for wear or damage and replace accordingly. Take your time, keep things organized as you disassemble and you'll be fine. Take some pics as you go, to later reference if needed.
#6
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I’ve torn a manual transmission down and rebuilt it and it was not fun. The most attention to detail I’ve given anything, and that’s along with getting a mechanical engineering degree.
I’d advise on either just using your trans or another one if it’s still good, or paying someone for the labor of fully rebuilding it.
long story short, it took about 4 tables, removing every single component one at a time and placing them in the same orientation of how they were removed, and aligning each matching part from different shafts. Totally doable, but just don’t mess up… at all. Not a 6 pack in one night activity.
I’d advise on either just using your trans or another one if it’s still good, or paying someone for the labor of fully rebuilding it.
long story short, it took about 4 tables, removing every single component one at a time and placing them in the same orientation of how they were removed, and aligning each matching part from different shafts. Totally doable, but just don’t mess up… at all. Not a 6 pack in one night activity.
#7
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I think there is a misunderstanding of component terms. From your initial post, I’m reading your symptoms and dialog as being the pilot bearing which sits in the crankshaft. Repair would consist of removing the transmission, removing the pilot bearing, flywheel, clutch, throw out bearing. Flywheel either gets resurfaced or replaced, clutch gets inspected and replaced if necessary, new throw out bearing installed, new pilot bearing installed, reinstall transmission. That’s it.
if your transmission has other issues such as grinds or pops out of gear, then you open the transmission case.
if your transmission has other issues such as grinds or pops out of gear, then you open the transmission case.
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#8
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I think there is a misunderstanding of component terms. From your initial post, I’m reading your symptoms and dialog as being the pilot bearing which sits in the crankshaft. Repair would consist of removing the transmission, removing the pilot bearing, flywheel, clutch, throw out bearing. Flywheel either gets resurfaced or replaced, clutch gets inspected and replaced if necessary, new throw out bearing installed, new pilot bearing installed, reinstall transmission. That’s it.
if your transmission has other issues such as grinds or pops out of gear, then you open the transmission case.
if your transmission has other issues such as grinds or pops out of gear, then you open the transmission case.
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