spazomatic Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 So it finally happened. I knew my old 4speed was gonna crap out sooner or later, since when i last serviced it, 3 metal pieces came out (part of a synchro mechanism, i think) and it would grind horribly shifting into 3rd. Coming home the other night at 1:30am, it was resisting being pulled out of 3rd, and finally it stuck in there for good. I was rounding a switchback with an ascent, and i lost all momentum trying to pull it down in to 2nd, and so i was stuck. Luckily, only about 3/4 of a mile from home. Unluckily, it was -24F outside, aand i forgot my hat! D'oh! I picked up a high/low 5 speed a while back, and so now i get to wrangle it in there. Not a huge deal, I figure ill take motor and trans out together...figure out my shift linkages and little bit o' wiring while its out. New clutch, etc etc. its gonna be a while though, im in no hurry really and its still too much like winter out (doing this all outdoors) and i have other cars to drive. Anybody wanna throw me their $.02 on what else i should address (mostly original, with 240k miles) or helpful hints on the 5 speed swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazomatic Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Well alright, looks like im talkin to myself again. Im toying with the idea of picking up a boneyard 2.2 and tossin' it in there with the new (to me) trans. And to simplify the part i hate and dread, id put in an order at retroroo (shawn) for a harness. Having a bit of trouble selling my better half/accountant/wife on the idea....go figure. If i can find a screamin deal, thats the route i plan on taking. Id totally keep the EA1.8 around though. Put some cams in it, port the heads, and use it to power a tube buggy for my boy (well...for me, but id let the boy drive it) Hes only 2, so i have time to put it together yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratsrus1 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hi This is Jerry, i make a 5 speed swap kit for your car give me a call and i can let you know all about it. 509-952-2855 Thanks Jerry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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