5 speed swap

[Ilya]

Originally Posted by Brandon240sx

I’m guessing basic stuff like seals, pivot ball, pilot bushing, pilot bearing, and throwout bearing wouldn’t be something that can be easily messed up and since the tranny isn’t in the car yet, might as well replace those to avoid shit in the future

Have you ever tried taking out the rear main seal housing? It's a bitch on an engine stand, even worse when the engine is in the car.

If it's not leaking, don't replace it. This is not the only time you will have the transmission out.

[Brandon240sx]

Originally Posted by Ilya

Have you ever tried taking out the rear main seal housing? It's a bitch on an engine stand, even worse when the engine is in the car.



If it's not leaking, don't replace it. This is not the only time you will have the transmission out.

Nah I never tried had no idea, thanks bro

[pacotaco345]

Originally Posted by Ilya

Have you ever tried taking out the rear main seal housing? It's a bitch on an engine stand, even worse when the engine is in the car.

If it's not leaking, don't replace it. This is not the only time you will have the transmission out.

lol its actually easier in the car because there's nothing in the way when the trans is off