Rebuilt transmission install
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Rebuilt transmission install Hey all,
I am looking to buy a '95 z28, and I have a budget of max $2500 to get a reasonably running car. I have found one listed that I could likely get for below $1000, but the transmission will not go into reverse. Would it be worth my time and money to buy this thing cheap and have a rebuilt manual transmission installed (i.e. how much would that cost), or should I just wait on another deal?
I debated on whether to put this in the whats it worth section, so I apologize if this needs to be moved.
Thanks
I am looking to buy a '95 z28, and I have a budget of max $2500 to get a reasonably running car. I have found one listed that I could likely get for below $1000, but the transmission will not go into reverse. Would it be worth my time and money to buy this thing cheap and have a rebuilt manual transmission installed (i.e. how much would that cost), or should I just wait on another deal?
I debated on whether to put this in the whats it worth section, so I apologize if this needs to be moved.
Thanks
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The key is having the car as high in the air as possible and some long *** extensions, 24"+. I recommend using a tranny jack to get the trans back in but if you have some nice pieces of wood sitting around you could put them on a floor jack and make it work. With the above covered you will be good to go.
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My bad I was under the impression the motor had to come out to pull the tranny. Shows how much I know about this stuff. Anyway I have some buddies who are a bit more knowledgeable about this stuff, I will see if they wanna help. Sounds like a fun project.
+1 on the trans jack. You can rent them for a few bucks and they are well worth it.
I didn't have one for my trans install though. I put my trans up on blocks and lowered the car onto it via the lift. Piece of cake!
I didn't have one for my trans install though. I put my trans up on blocks and lowered the car onto it via the lift. Piece of cake!
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naaah, just take it out with your bare hands! that's what i did last time. it's only 100 pounds or something. no problemo
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