hey everyone,
long time listener.....first time caller. Actually, I am new to this forum, but I do have a transmission question.
I cannot get into 5th or Reverse in my car(even when it's stopped and the engine isn't turning) and I am beginning to experience trouble getting into 4th. I took it to a mechanic and he says he thinks its the synchro's (which was my first guess) and he told me that it's easier and cheaper just to buy a new tranny. Oh, and while the tranny is dropped....put in a new clutch too. So here is my question:
#1 Does this sound like a synchro problem?
#2 Is it easier and cheaper to buy then to rebuild?
here is the pricing scheme he gave me:
$350 labor
$175 clutch
$450 5-spd tranny with 60K on it
#3 anyone know where I can buy a tranny myself?
to me, this seems like a ton for such high mileage. After all, my Pro only had 89K on it
I appriciate any feedback you all can provide me
Thanks,
Eric
2nd Gen 1996 Mazda Protege LX 1.5L with 89K
long time listener.....first time caller. Actually, I am new to this forum, but I do have a transmission question.
I cannot get into 5th or Reverse in my car(even when it's stopped and the engine isn't turning) and I am beginning to experience trouble getting into 4th. I took it to a mechanic and he says he thinks its the synchro's (which was my first guess) and he told me that it's easier and cheaper just to buy a new tranny. Oh, and while the tranny is dropped....put in a new clutch too. So here is my question:
#1 Does this sound like a synchro problem?
#2 Is it easier and cheaper to buy then to rebuild?
here is the pricing scheme he gave me:
$350 labor
$175 clutch
$450 5-spd tranny with 60K on it
#3 anyone know where I can buy a tranny myself?
to me, this seems like a ton for such high mileage. After all, my Pro only had 89K on it
I appriciate any feedback you all can provide me
Thanks,
Eric
2nd Gen 1996 Mazda Protege LX 1.5L with 89K
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