does anyone know the model number associated with the 4th generation 5spd transmission for our maximas. ive been screwed over 3 times by 3 different people for a transmission and im beginning to get frustrated , thanks for your help
-pete

 

The 5-speed with an open differential is RS5F50A.
The 5-speed with viscous limited slip differential is RS5F50V.

 

thank you , now i have another question, while searching the net i found that the 97 - 2001 altima uses the same transmission, from 2000-2001 the first second and third gear ratios are different but the final drive is the same, will this transmission bolt up to a maxima??? the model number is identical..
-pete

 

Auto parts recyclers (that's the new name for junkyards) have a book called the Hollander Interchange Manual. This is the Bible of their industry. This book will answer your question.

 

thanks yet again , i took a look at their website and i dont think they make a manual that includes our cars , the only one that had anything foreign ended coverage in 79 and is $100 before taxes. ill be pullin the tranny with some friends in the next day or two, should i get a chiltons or a haynes ? or do i need the FSM ? thanks again for yer help
-pete

 

There is no need to buy a Hollander. A phone call or a visit to an auto recycler might get you an answer at no cost.

You don't need the factory service manual. Chilton or Haynes repair manuals will serve you well for this task. Also ...
Go to http://www.motorvate.ca/
In the left window, click on Transmission
In the left window, click on Removal

This is an excellent Web site for the home mechanic and you may like to browse all of it.

 

thanks again , you advised me a month or so ago when the tranny went. ive found a core transmission (cracked case) nearby for 350 id have to rebuild the tranny myself. otherwise im lookin at 850 for a rebuild and a 12 month warranty, or a $500 65k tranny from someone that im assuming abused it to an exten. what in your opinion is my best option ?
-pete

 

I'd go for the $850 rebuild with a warranty.

A tranny with a cracked case frightens me. If it took such a hard hit to crack the case there is no telling what happened to the insides.

Comparing the $500 "used and abused" with the $850 newly rebuilt makes the rebuilt unit look like a winner.

 

alright thanks again for your input i just ordered a service manual ill be picking it up tomorrow. wish me luck
-pete