JaysZ Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 ok, after JUST buying the car, my transmission crapped out driving it from austin to houston. i ended up buying a used transmission from a local Z shop for $175, no warranty. I had it put in along with a Clutch Masters Stage 5 (very soft pedal feel, just like stock). After much frustration and many trips to O'reilly, I found that I needed a new master and slave cylinder since the others were destroyed. Put in some Royal Purple 75/90 synthetic tranny fluid.. fired it up... 2nd gear sychro is screwed. It wont shift into 2nd without grinding. Now I just shift from 1st to 3rd and dammit, 2nd is my favorite gear. Since the tranny was bought without a warranty, I cant get it replaced. What can I do? i'm really pissed, aggravated, and worst, broke. just opening up the case to replace the 2nd gear synchro is $$$. i might also find that more are going out soon. what other options do i have? 240sx? 300zx? etc? What all needs to be done to make it work? This is what I know of the car: 1978 280z E88 head 6 into 1 headers 2.5" exhaust with Dynomax Ultraflo Dual SU carbs 10 lb. HKS flywheel Clutchmasters Stage 5 clutch '81 5spd differential, unknown (most likely stock) cams, possible front swaybar and lowering springs, unknown brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 I have a good 4 spd if you want it for free.... I'm over in Lake Charles, La. Send me a PM if your intrested..... can't beat the price, even tho its only a 4 spd.... joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 A good Z shop can rebuild a manual transmission in less than a day. It is actually pretty cheap too. I had mine done for $250 about 15 years ago. Post where you are and maybe someone can direct you to a good shop. Or get the free 4 speed and have the 5 speed rebuilt when you get the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysZ Posted November 1, 2004 Author Share Posted November 1, 2004 J. Soileau, thanks for the generous offer. I thought about it for a second and I think it would be a great alternative but since this isnt my daily driver I think I will have to pass. The reason being I would have to pay to have my current tranny taken out and have the 4 spd put in (and ship it here too). For that much I may be able to get this one rebuilt or get lucky finding a 5spd. *cross fingers* again, thank you very much. Just out of curiosity, would a Honda tranny fit with modification? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 No problem... your welcome. I would probably do the same.... wise decision. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Jay, Sorry to hear about your Z problems. I too had to make the trek from austin to houston with my z when I first bought it. (I can sympathize) I have a spare 4 speed laying around you can have... I would be willing to help you remove your old one and install the 4 speed. If you don't want to deal with a four speed, I don't know if you've been to any of the junk yards around town but the pick a part I go to always has about 4 zx's with 5 speeds you can pull. I got mine for $65. Anyway, just pm me and let me know if you want me to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 1978 engine and GOOD 5 speed transmission free for the taking in Atlanta Ga! Engine is squeeky, but the tranny was rebuilt in 2000 and the car was not used for 4 years. All gears are quiet and smooth. Gotta pick it up, no shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 1978 engine and GOOD 5 speed transmission free for the taking in Atlanta Ga! Engine is squeeky' date=' but the tranny was rebuilt in 2000 and the car was not used for 4 years. All gears are quiet and smooth. Gotta pick it up, no shipping.[/quote'] WOW!!!!! now thats an offer thats hard to refuse...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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