hyperblu

Going to pick up a used s20 trans and want to know if there is any way to test it as far as checking for a bad input bearing before I gamble my money on a possible bad transmission. Thanks for the input.

94EG8

Grab the input shaft and see if you can move it up and down, if it's got play in it it's really bad, be aware though that the bearing could still be rough and not have any play in it yet. Honestly for the little bit an ISB and seal costs it's probably worth opening the transmission to replace it and inspect everything else before you put it in.

Former User

This is the smart and safe way to go no matter how you look at it.

hyperblu

Then I might as well replace the one in my current transmission but I'm afraid I won't like what I see

hyperblu

I haven't had the time to drop the trans yet but noticed 5th gear started to gring a little bit and some difficulty getting into first and third. I may as well rebuild what I have and replace the synchros and all.

94EG8

How much money were you planning to spend on the new transmission? Replacing synchros isn't cheap, largely due to there almost always being more wrong with the transmission. Once you have grinding the sleeve and or gear is usually bad. Just remember a new ISB and seal will run you between $25 - $30 for parts, so an otherwise good transmission bought for say less that $100 isn't bad.

hyperblu

$250 for a new trans off a 99 ex, mileage unknown... it's from a junk yard

purgat0ry

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That makes it a gamble IMO... If you don't know the person who pulled it or the history on the car it came from, it's in my books not worth it.

hyperblu

it's listed on ebay so I would pay through paypal. If there are any issues with it, I can always file a dispute and get my money back if it's garbage.