Im looking for a 5-speed manual hydraulic EX, SI, style 92-95 etc. tranny, whats the number for it/sticker.

what are some tips do i look for when buying used transmission, i know its a gamble but any tips when checking, condition, gearing, lubrication?

 

here's what I like to do when buying cars...been good to me in the past....

1) Drive and shift it SLOWLY in to gears and feel for anything...does it feel like it catches anywhere?

2) Then shift it normally....feel anything?

3) Shift it faster.... feel anything?

4) How's reverse feel going into gear? Fight you at all? Put it into first and back into reverse...smooth?

5) Important...as you drive...does the tranny make any noticeable sounds....that just dont sound normal?

If it passes these test, I'm pretty satisfied that the tranny is sound. It's an old car, so as it gets older, it is what it is, but you dont want to buy anyone else's problems....

Clutch is clutch...if it goes...it is what it is...but bad synchros in a tranny is a burn...

Good luck!!

 

How about when buying used transmissions? I heard something about the lube what do i look for or other things?

 

Ask the seller to open it up so you can actually inspect the synchros and hub sleeves, not to mention the shift forks. Without doing this, you're never really going to have an idea until you try to drive with it installed. You can shift it without it actually being installed but I don't really know what you'll determine from doing that since nothing is moving/spinning inside.

 

since im not a mechanic when opening the cover, how do i tell if it is damaged fully or semi okay, etc., pictures were do i find them so i can compare?

also without opening it gambling on buying the tyranny how do i inspect the Oil,
i heard some guys saying check the oil before buying a used tranny what do i look for color, how do you diagnose form there??