the sucker king Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratsrus1 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Dude, if that's the red hatch, it DESERVES a 5 speed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early Rider Steve Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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