Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Does a manual transmission need an oil filter like the automatic?
I used to make the oil change to my automatic transmission myself but now this is new for me and I'm not sure. Can you help me guys?|||nope no filter, and oil changes dont have to be as frequent|||no filter
Is it possible to convert a car with automatic transmission to manual transmission?
Is it possible and is it worth the money? My dad is soon going to give me his Honda civic with automatic transmission. I would prefer to drive a car with manual transmission. So I was just curious to see if this is possible. Thanks.|||Given enough time and money anything is possible. Yes you can do it but you'd be better off just selling the car and getting one with a manual transmission. Cars that have been converted over usually are never as good as one's bought that way.|||okay dont listen to any of these people theyre clearly inexperienced. you unbolt the old one find a new one it will come with the bell housing. you unbold the torque converer/ flex plate replace with clutch and bold on the manual. you cut a hole in the floor and run the shft linkage up then run peda
|||Yes you can, and in the case of a honda its relative easy compared to other cars. but you should not do it yourself if you are asking this question. It requires you to purchase a new transmission(manual) and in some cases a new Intake Manifold. but you need the shift linkage and to fabricate a shift box inside the car, and cut a hole in the fire wall for the clutch pedal.|||remove the muffler belt|||I know it is possible but I don't know how.....when I was younger my dad converted an automatic 69 camaro into a 4 speed manual transmission......don't know how or what it cost or what it entailed but he did it and I drove it!!!! Awesome Car|||It is possible, but it may be more cost effective to buy a civic with manual transmission. Look on the internet for automatic to manual swap. You need to buy a manual transmission, maybe axles, cylinders for clutch operation, maybe new ecu, etc. Then you need someone with the right tools and knowledge to install it all. It will cost alot of money and downtime(for the car). Like I said before, unless you're a mechanic, or have lots of cash, you should probably just buy a manual car.|||It definitely can be done and if your car came with a sister model using a manual transmission then It would be easier again.
However you need to think about buying a tested gearbox, getting it fitted by a competent person and maybe then you have to change the car registration details because I feel it is a major modification. It will not be cost effective for sure.|||It is possible, but it's not worth the aggravation. I'd suggest you just take your automatic vehicle down to the dealer and trade it for a manual transmission equipped car, if you want to drive a stick-shift.
There are so many pitfalls and traps in making the swap, particularly with a front-driven vehicle like yours that I don't think I'd even want to try it! After you've pulled the engine and transmission, you've got to scrounge up all the necessary parts, pedals, linkages, clamps, and other parts that it wouldn't even BEGIN to make economic sense, much less a practical "do-it-yourself" project.
If you were to ask a professional mechanic to do it, the labor charges would eat you alive.
As we used to say in NY, "Fuhgeddaboudit!". Good luck!|||Yes, is possible. That is worth it... maybe no. Perhaps is easier to see the local Junk Yard and pick up the whole power pack. Engine and Manual Tranny and bolt it on. Instead of searching for all the parts need it for the conversion.|||Hot rodders have done it since they were invinted, however in the case of the car you describe it probably isn't practical or cost effective.|||It's possible but you will save thousands if you simply buy another car equipped with a stick.
Not the answer you wanted, but -- hey.|||Yes It"s possible. It is easier to go from a manual to an automatic though because there are less linkages involved. ,I've done it both ways.|||Yes it is... with a bit of work of course. For one thing the auto bell housing would need converting to a manual one that houses the pressure plate and clutch plate. That attaches to the manual gear box then to the drive shaft. There may be length conversions of the drive shaft to accomodate the new gearbox. Last but not least would be the shifting mechanism along with new pedal for your left foot. If you had a auto shift on the column.. that would have to go... and a floor shift put in. So you can see it's not an overnight ordeal. It also is an expensive one sorry to say. But .. yes.. it is feasible.
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|||Yes you can, and in the case of a honda its relative easy compared to other cars. but you should not do it yourself if you are asking this question. It requires you to purchase a new transmission(manual) and in some cases a new Intake Manifold. but you need the shift linkage and to fabricate a shift box inside the car, and cut a hole in the fire wall for the clutch pedal.|||remove the muffler belt|||I know it is possible but I don't know how.....when I was younger my dad converted an automatic 69 camaro into a 4 speed manual transmission......don't know how or what it cost or what it entailed but he did it and I drove it!!!! Awesome Car|||It is possible, but it may be more cost effective to buy a civic with manual transmission. Look on the internet for automatic to manual swap. You need to buy a manual transmission, maybe axles, cylinders for clutch operation, maybe new ecu, etc. Then you need someone with the right tools and knowledge to install it all. It will cost alot of money and downtime(for the car). Like I said before, unless you're a mechanic, or have lots of cash, you should probably just buy a manual car.|||It definitely can be done and if your car came with a sister model using a manual transmission then It would be easier again.
However you need to think about buying a tested gearbox, getting it fitted by a competent person and maybe then you have to change the car registration details because I feel it is a major modification. It will not be cost effective for sure.|||It is possible, but it's not worth the aggravation. I'd suggest you just take your automatic vehicle down to the dealer and trade it for a manual transmission equipped car, if you want to drive a stick-shift.
There are so many pitfalls and traps in making the swap, particularly with a front-driven vehicle like yours that I don't think I'd even want to try it! After you've pulled the engine and transmission, you've got to scrounge up all the necessary parts, pedals, linkages, clamps, and other parts that it wouldn't even BEGIN to make economic sense, much less a practical "do-it-yourself" project.
If you were to ask a professional mechanic to do it, the labor charges would eat you alive.
As we used to say in NY, "Fuhgeddaboudit!". Good luck!|||Yes, is possible. That is worth it... maybe no. Perhaps is easier to see the local Junk Yard and pick up the whole power pack. Engine and Manual Tranny and bolt it on. Instead of searching for all the parts need it for the conversion.|||Hot rodders have done it since they were invinted, however in the case of the car you describe it probably isn't practical or cost effective.|||It's possible but you will save thousands if you simply buy another car equipped with a stick.
Not the answer you wanted, but -- hey.|||Yes It"s possible. It is easier to go from a manual to an automatic though because there are less linkages involved. ,I've done it both ways.|||Yes it is... with a bit of work of course. For one thing the auto bell housing would need converting to a manual one that houses the pressure plate and clutch plate. That attaches to the manual gear box then to the drive shaft. There may be length conversions of the drive shaft to accomodate the new gearbox. Last but not least would be the shifting mechanism along with new pedal for your left foot. If you had a auto shift on the column.. that would have to go... and a floor shift put in. So you can see it's not an overnight ordeal. It also is an expensive one sorry to say. But .. yes.. it is feasible.
Friday, December 2, 2011
How can I tell the health of my manual transmission?
How can I tell the health of my manual transmission and clutch?
I am currently running more horsepower (400hp) than stock on a Subaru WRX. I am using synthetic transmission fluid (Redline), and usually drive gentle on the shifts.
Still, every once in a while I thrash on the car. How can I inspect or evaluate the current health of the transmission and clutch?|||The best way to check the condition of the manual transmission is take out the drain plug. Be sure to catch the fluid in a clean container since you are using synthetics. The drain plug should be magnetic on the tip. If it is not, you should replace it with one that is.
It serves two purposes, 1) to easily see if there is excess metal in the transmission and 2) there will all ways be some bits of metal thrown off by the gears and the magnet captures it and keeps it at the bottom of the sump so it does not act as an abrassive
to cause damage to the bearings and bushings.
The clutch is a wear item and with 400 Hp you will know when the clutch is wearing thin...it will start to slip..probably in 3rd or 4th gears to begin with that much Hp and you will notice "feel" of the clutch pedal gets very narrow on engagement.
I am currently running more horsepower (400hp) than stock on a Subaru WRX. I am using synthetic transmission fluid (Redline), and usually drive gentle on the shifts.
Still, every once in a while I thrash on the car. How can I inspect or evaluate the current health of the transmission and clutch?|||The best way to check the condition of the manual transmission is take out the drain plug. Be sure to catch the fluid in a clean container since you are using synthetics. The drain plug should be magnetic on the tip. If it is not, you should replace it with one that is.
It serves two purposes, 1) to easily see if there is excess metal in the transmission and 2) there will all ways be some bits of metal thrown off by the gears and the magnet captures it and keeps it at the bottom of the sump so it does not act as an abrassive
to cause damage to the bearings and bushings.
The clutch is a wear item and with 400 Hp you will know when the clutch is wearing thin...it will start to slip..probably in 3rd or 4th gears to begin with that much Hp and you will notice "feel" of the clutch pedal gets very narrow on engagement.
How to fined a local reliable transmission shop in Dallas?
My transmission may just need to be serviced real good in a good transmission shop. How to fined a reliable one? Hava a toyota camry in Dallas, TX.|||I live in Dallas too and have a camry and I take mine to the dealer. It's not under warranty but they will tell you honestly what's wrong with it and if you don't like the amount they charge, you can call other shops for an estimate.
It's a way to make sure you don't get taken for a ride anyhow...
It's a way to make sure you don't get taken for a ride anyhow...
How often should I do a transmission flush/filter change on my vehicle?
I have a 2003 Chevy Cavalier, 4 cylinder automatic.. How often should I do a transmission flush or change my transmission filter?|||change the filter and fluid either every 15'000 miles, every 30'000 or never. a flush just changes the fluid but does nothing for the filter, the danger of either is as the transmission wears the clutch material gets picked up by the fluid, if you replace the fluid you loose the material and the transmission may slip, if the fluid is really dark do not change it, if it is just starting to dicolor, change the filter and do a flush.|||Change the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles or once a year. If the transmission is healthy, I would only recommend flushing on older vehicles with high-mileage. Fresh transmission fluid is a dark pink colour. It shouldn't be dark brown or black, or smell burnt.|||the owners manual in your glovebox should say.|||75,000 to a 100,000 miles|||it should tell you in a manual it depends on the make and model usually
How much to get my transmission looked at?
I'm driving a 97 Grand Am.
I've noticed that my auto transmission is acting up and I have to take my foot off the gas and press on the pedal again in order to switch shifts.
Now, I'm asusming that this has something to do with the transmission or the fluids or whatever. I don't think it's leaking or anything, but, based on these symptoms, what's the worst case scenario here and how much will it cost?|||Sounds like a slipping tranny, I had this happen on a 3000Gt cause i raced it so much but i didn't get lucky on it $2200 for the new tranny, mine was bad clutch's. If you do not drive yours hard and this just happen I'd say its a clogged tranny oil and filter. Flush the tranny fluid and should be good. Tops $95 if you can do it yourself only cost $30. Hope this helps you!|||i would check the fluic level first.. and what you describe might be a dirty filter in the transmission.. buy some rino ramps about 40dollars for good ones.. a set of wrenches on sale sockets and rachets 50 dollars.. then take the pan off the transmission drain the fluid.. in view will be a filter and take it off a o ring seals it and change that and put a new gasket on and fill it and i think your trouble will be over ok.|||. Sounds like the valves are sticking. I'd go for a total Flush and new filter and fluids at first. $80.
BUT doing that Might stir up crap like Varnish which would Totally jam the trannie up! New or re-manufactured trannie and install, maybe $1500.
If the car has over 200K, be careful. This is just the beginning. Sell it for $500 as a 'Mechanic's Special'.
I've noticed that my auto transmission is acting up and I have to take my foot off the gas and press on the pedal again in order to switch shifts.
Now, I'm asusming that this has something to do with the transmission or the fluids or whatever. I don't think it's leaking or anything, but, based on these symptoms, what's the worst case scenario here and how much will it cost?|||Sounds like a slipping tranny, I had this happen on a 3000Gt cause i raced it so much but i didn't get lucky on it $2200 for the new tranny, mine was bad clutch's. If you do not drive yours hard and this just happen I'd say its a clogged tranny oil and filter. Flush the tranny fluid and should be good. Tops $95 if you can do it yourself only cost $30. Hope this helps you!|||i would check the fluic level first.. and what you describe might be a dirty filter in the transmission.. buy some rino ramps about 40dollars for good ones.. a set of wrenches on sale sockets and rachets 50 dollars.. then take the pan off the transmission drain the fluid.. in view will be a filter and take it off a o ring seals it and change that and put a new gasket on and fill it and i think your trouble will be over ok.|||. Sounds like the valves are sticking. I'd go for a total Flush and new filter and fluids at first. $80.
BUT doing that Might stir up crap like Varnish which would Totally jam the trannie up! New or re-manufactured trannie and install, maybe $1500.
If the car has over 200K, be careful. This is just the beginning. Sell it for $500 as a 'Mechanic's Special'.
How long would a rebuilt transmission last if I had a good mechanic?
I have a 1986 Toyota Pick up and the transmission is about to blow. I dont want to spend a lot of money but I don't want to get rid of the truck either. If I have a really good mechanic, how long should I expect the rebuilt transmission to last?|||if done right it will last as long as a new one.|||as long as a new one|||Generally about 140,000 mi.and it also depends on proper maintanence.Rough driver may be less.|||If done right it will last a long time.|||There is no way to answer that question seriously it could honestly last 2hours or ten years even though the mechanic did everything perfectly. There's no guarantees just warranty's.
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