help trans swap?

[glover123]

i just got a 92 vert thats been well taken care of for the last ten years. The guy i got it from was going to do a 5 speed swap, the car has the clutch pedal already installed an i have all the parts to do the swap(minus some bolts and a clutch) but im a little nervous cuss the trans been sitting out side under a tarp for the last five years! i dont know if i should put it in our get another one. Any ideas anyone????

[Kristine]

5 years lol, i wouldnt think it would go bad but i would look for another one first

[Eikon]

Give it a good flush and toss it in the car. I bet it's fine.

If not, then pull it out and get another. But it would be stupid to buy a new trans when you may have a perfectly good working unit already in hand.

I know you're worried about the time and energy and don't want to do it twice, but rest assured... it's way easier the second time. It won't be so bad.

[240DrpTop]

Give it a good flush and toss it in the car. I bet it's fine.

If not, then pull it out and get another. But it would be stupid to buy a new trans when you may have a perfectly good working unit already in hand.

I know you're worried about the time and energy and don't want to do it twice, but rest assured... it's way easier the second time. It won't be so bad.

I agree with Eikon. I would also change the front and rear seals before install.

[glover123]

hey thanks everyone, i guess i will flush it and hope for the best. i just hate not knowing the history of the trans also after five years weather and any type of metal not a good combo. i was worried about rust inside the trans. I guess there built to withstand weather so im worried about nothing but its always good to get an outside opinion. Thanks again!!

[94_240sx]

When you replace front seal, you will kinda see the inside, so you can check if there's any rust. Look at my write up in 5 speed swap thread page 8. I think it should be okay since gears have been covered with oil in closed aluminum case.