I am having some problems with my manual transmission in my 97 outback sport and was wondering if anyone would know how much I am looking at in getting it fixed. thanks

are you sure you don't just need a clutch and that it is transmission and not engine issues?

 

trans replacement probably run $1,000 or more from a shop. depending on the issue, they could possibly fix it. but if it's not clutch related and they have to crack the case open you're probably better off installing a known good used unit.

 

cheapest alternative is to buy a used transmission and they'll install it for about $150-$200 in a couple hours.

 

if you need a new clutch then add the cost of the clutch in there too, but that will be the case for whatever solution you choose.

 

i have a manual trans from a 97 outback sport available and travel through morgantown frequently. PM or email if you're interested.

Not sure exactly what the deal is. Here is the problem: #1 when car is cold and i start out it is ok if i dont gun it. if i do, the tach goes up (engine revs) but no response from the engine. the car does not speed up any, and i have to back off. this has progressively gotten worse and my wife said that on the interstate she was in 5th gear (with car warmed up) climbing a hill when it started slipping/reving also. #2 if i am coming to a stop and i have the clutch pushed in and am in 1st gear it puts out a weird rubbing/pulsating noise. this only happens in 1st. if i put it in 2nd or slip it out of the gears the sound goes away. not sure what the deal is. you can sometimes feel the rubbing sound also

if it's slipping then it's just clutch related issues and not the actual transmission. but i'm not a manual trans expert, someone else will pipe up and help you out that knows more about those. i like automatics.

 

sounds to me like you need clutch work, not a transmission.

clutch, pressure plate, new throw out and pilot bearing and you should be golden. and a rear main engine seal "while you're in there". probably about $500 roughly.