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crios · 06-04-2010, 01:30 PM

So it seems I might be in need of a transmission replacement. The tranny is making a lot of noise in second gear, like rock in a tin can. How hard is it to swap out a tranny? Is this a DIY project for someone with mediocre experience and not afraid to get dirty?

Car in idle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QM5vQxZO8w

Car in motion, you can hear at the 12 sec mark, but not very good. At the 30 sec mark you can hear very clear:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOSvBa-fEus

06-04-2010, 01:30 PM	#1
crios Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 163	Transmission Replacement - DIY or Shop? So it seems I might be in need of a transmission replacement. The tranny is making a lot of noise in second gear, like rock in a tin can. How hard is it to swap out a tranny? Is this a DIY project for someone with mediocre experience and not afraid to get dirty? Car in idle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QM5vQxZO8w Car in motion, you can hear at the 12 sec mark, but not very good. At the 30 sec mark you can hear very clear: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOSvBa-fEus __________________ -Cesar 03' 986 Midnight Blue Metallic _____________________________________________ Gemballa Lowering Springs \| 18” Carrera Light Wheels \| Painted Calipers 14/18 H&R Spacers \| Aero Wing & Rockers \| Powder Coated Exhaust Creator of CRIOS exhaust mod \| De-Snorkeled \| De-Ambered Light Weight Flywheel \| Tinted Windows and Windscreen Painted Bumperettes \| 550 Spyder Grille Kit http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9sTq_sN1KDw/Si...2009%20055.jpg