I have picked up an 1989 5spd transmission for my 1985 5spd which has likely failed. From what I understand it should be a direct swap, although, I heard the 89 transmission does not have the upshift light.. no big deal for me! If anyone knows of any other differences pls let me know.
My last transmission swaps were in 2004 when I did a Jeep Comanche 5 spd and a Sunfire automatic. Needless to say there will be dust to brush off since it's been along time. Curious if there's a how to on doing it. Things I should look for ie clutch inspection (new clutch 5000 miles ago), special tools, recommendations on doing the job, parts I should replace while I'm in there. I'll be doing this on my back in the driveway with ramps/jack.
To note. When troubleshooting my bad transmission the issue was the car would not go into reverse. After several adjustments I could hear a grinding when letting off the clutch because it would never fully go into the reverse gear.. not even by hand. Not sure if there is also a clutch issue or if the transmission idler gear (which is assumed to have failed) was simply jammed and causing this from not being in gear all the way.
My last transmission swaps were in 2004 when I did a Jeep Comanche 5 spd and a Sunfire automatic. Needless to say there will be dust to brush off since it's been along time. Curious if there's a how to on doing it. Things I should look for ie clutch inspection (new clutch 5000 miles ago), special tools, recommendations on doing the job, parts I should replace while I'm in there. I'll be doing this on my back in the driveway with ramps/jack.
To note. When troubleshooting my bad transmission the issue was the car would not go into reverse. After several adjustments I could hear a grinding when letting off the clutch because it would never fully go into the reverse gear.. not even by hand. Not sure if there is also a clutch issue or if the transmission idler gear (which is assumed to have failed) was simply jammed and causing this from not being in gear all the way.