transmission swap time?

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Spilk188
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I have my 2nd gen Maxima, and Im going to be getting an automatic transmission for it.

I would like to know, how long would it take 2 people to do the swap. Or would it be such a pain that it would be more worth it to me to pay an mechanic to do it.

Post your opinions

-Spilk

Edit: We have air tools and stuff to use too.


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DIY - Can't take more than a day. Get a good manual, some beer, and go for it!

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ont he sentra it wasnt a bad job , i did it so many times it was takeing me 5 hours in and out (damn napa clutches)

just make sure all the bolts you pull out go back in with a little loctite on them , i cant stress this enough .first time i did it i left 2 out of my sentra , damned transmission fell out the next day


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