5 sp MT issues?
10-14-2019, 11:31 AM
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5 sp MT issues?
For years my 2001 maxima MT has had some bearing noise. The noise was present when the clutch wasn't engaged. Silly me I just let it go. Fast forward to now, there has been a slight leak at the driver's axle. I figured it was related to the terrible CV's i had, along with the ride noise I had been hearing. After replacing these, the noise was still present when driving. I topped off with redline MT - 90. Now when the transmission is under any load - accelerating or decellerating- there is noise. It is similar to the standard MT pull noise but louder. Out of nowhere, I can no longer shift into first MOST of the time. The gear makes a slight grind and pops right now. Reverse is super jerky until it i fully engage. Does this just sound like its time for an overhaul? Kits are a bit hard to come by and MT's at the junkyard are a big rarity, Just looking for opinions before I take it to a transmission shop.
Other than the noise and issues with first and reverse... 2 3 4 5 seem to work great, and smooth as butter.
Other than the noise and issues with first and reverse... 2 3 4 5 seem to work great, and smooth as butter.
10-15-2019, 05:43 PM
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When my engines cold and I give it mediocre throttle while driving I get a weird noise that would make me think a bearing. Kinda like an odd rattling or something. I did the clutch pilot bearing and throw out bearing so im not sure what it is. Doesnt seem to affect the car tho
10-15-2019, 07:13 PM
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Very few places can rebuild it right.
As for these transmissions,They all go bad. I am going to change another one next week.
After i change the trans with a 5 speed one. I am going to have to make a decision. Either sell it after or put a 6 speed in.
Or in your case if the cars in great shape or bad,the decision could be to scrap it.
As for these transmissions,They all go bad. I am going to change another one next week.
After i change the trans with a 5 speed one. I am going to have to make a decision. Either sell it after or put a 6 speed in.
Or in your case if the cars in great shape or bad,the decision could be to scrap it.
10-17-2019, 08:52 AM
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Very few places can rebuild it right.
As for these transmissions,They all go bad. I am going to change another one next week.
After i change the trans with a 5 speed one. I am going to have to make a decision. Either sell it after or put a 6 speed in.
Or in your case if the cars in great shape or bad,the decision could be to scrap it.
As for these transmissions,They all go bad. I am going to change another one next week.
After i change the trans with a 5 speed one. I am going to have to make a decision. Either sell it after or put a 6 speed in.
Or in your case if the cars in great shape or bad,the decision could be to scrap it.
10-17-2019, 05:59 PM
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The frustrating thing is these 5sp MT seem impossible to find. Even online. My scrap yards here sell them for ~$100, but from maxima to altima it's all automatic. I suppose I'm going to give this high rated local shop a try and see what happens. They told me if I'd pull it it would be 350-500 depending on parts for a bearing, seal, synchro overhaul.
10-17-2019, 06:38 PM
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Transmissions are the one thing that I really don't know much about that's why I was gonna pay somebody to rebuild them what is so particularly difficult about rebuilding this particular transmission if u dont mind me asking?
10-24-2019, 07:14 PM
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The 00-01 Nissan SAYS it's better but i see them fail a lot to. But it could be the extra HP and weight.
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