January 31, 201511 yr Putting a new used transmission in my hatch, I have new seals for input shaft, rear drive shaft and both side stubs, I figured I would replace all seals on the new trans before I install, but don't know if I should mess with the input shaft, it's harder to get to than the others, and I don't know if they are a common problem anyway. The trans has been sitting indoors with no gear oil in it for a few years, what do you think?
February 1, 201511 yr Hi This is Jerry, my question to you is why the 5 speed is so much better trans. I make a kit so everything remains stock inside of your car, if you install a 5 speed in your hatch you will tell yourself why i didn't do this years ago. Thanks Jerry
February 1, 201511 yr Input seal requires splitting the case......very difficult on a 4spd. replace all the others. And then get a 5spd when the 4spd craps out.
February 3, 201511 yr Installing a D/R 5 speed into my 84 turbo wagon is one of the best modifications I will ever do to that car, what a difference!
February 3, 201511 yr Author Input seal requires splitting the case......very difficult on a 4spd. replace all the others. And then get a 5spd when the 4spd craps out. I didn't realize the case needed to be split! I thought you could pop that plate off that's in front of the front seal, but anyway I did just that, replaced the other 3 and call it good. regarding 5 speeds, Im well aware of the benefits of a 5 speed swap, I'll take your comments as re-enforcement of that.
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