redexchris

Guys i put a message in classifieds that i need a D16Z tranny, i am trying to find one at a good price instead of replacing just my third gear synchro i found out that it will be $300 just to install the tranny, all i have to do is show up with one ,so i was wandering if anyone is selling or know good places to find one pretty quick, thanks guys

redexchris

come on anyone out there for some help

redexchris

nevermind i found http://www.asapmotors.com in houston that sell new trannies at $295

fOmaNPu

Do you really wanna pay $300 for someone to attack your clutch line, a sensor, and a few bolts? If you're in ANY way mechanically inclined and have a manual, you can do the tranny yourself.

94riceburner

i agree i am on my second tranny and fourth clutch. if you even have a friend that knows somewhat what they are doing it isn't that hard. i can have the tranny out of my car in about an hour now. dont spent 300 bucks to get someone to do it. I would rather do it myself that way i can learn and know what is wrong when something messes up.

4DeepCivic

replacing a tranny is not that hard. Spend time and learn a new skill.

solo2slocivic

round trip in an hour w/new clutch

redexchris

yea, my friend said he mit be able to do it but he does'nt have a lift we could use for the tranny, anyone have any ideas so we don't have to rent any machines, could we use regular jack, he is pretty sure that he could do it with help he is mechanical educated and has did modsl like installing a camshaft and jacking up his engine to put his cam gears, so he mit be able too, anyone know of a good site for a civic manual to step by step guide for tranny?

fOmaNPu

http://www.helmsinc.com will be the end all to almost any manual you'll ever need to work on your car. You can get by using a combination of two jacks and some blocks if you want, but why not just goto the local auto store and rent some tools if you really need 'em.


Jack up the car and place it on jackstands until you have plenty of room to move around under there. Drain all the transmission fluid and remove the sensors.

Next, put a jack with a flat board under the transmission and start loosening the passengerside tranny mount bolts, the rear motor mount bolt, and the axle/halfshaft from the car. I forget how many bolts are around the transmission, but go around and get em all uncluding the brace arm from the block. Once this is done, let your jack down a bit to give you some wobbling space, and just wiggle the tranny till it drops onto the jack.

Not really the best instructions, try to find someone in your area thats done it before and it'll be simple.

Good luck.