I have a problem and need some advise, well my z is down. I thought the problem was the T/O bearing. So I bought a clutch kit and started to replace it. Well I dropped the transmission and removed the old clutch. Well my T/O bearing was fine however my clutch could use the replacement. Well I discovered that it was the transmission bearing (shrapnal in the gear oil and between clutch and transmission)that surrounds the transmissions shaft. I was told that I could have it rebuilt, but it would only last a year or so because something happens to the shaft over time and it gets miss aligned and puts stress on everything else. So options, buy a new one, take my luck with one from the junk yard or get rid of. Rationally speaking I should return the clutch. Sell the car (craigslist, this forum, or possibably junk) and get another car.This would be rational seeing how I only paid 800 and its a salvage title. Also I have already replaced the water pump, starter, clutch master and slave cylinder and will have to replace the suspension (bounces everywhere). The problem is I am getting fond of this car. The good things about the car, The engine is strong pretty fast, the body has no signs of rust that I can see. No dents (some scratches), the car seems pretty solid just got noise cause of the bearing. What would you do?:s-redeemer:

 

By looking at your avatar, and assuming that is the car we are discussing, it appears to be a non-turbo (N/A) model. If I am correct, chunk it.

However, if you just want a project to throw some money and time at, it could be you have a diamond in the rough.

A junkyard jewel of a transmission won't kill the bank account and you should be able to get some type of return policy to work with, in case you get a bad one.

 

Any NA FS5W71C trans. 84-89 will fit. If you do it yourself, you should be able to find one for $200 or less in a wrecking yard.

 

what about the 240sx tranny.

 

Nope, different bellhousing. Ones a IL 6, the other a V6

 

i thought the 240sx was il4

 

it's actually a v-12.

 

damn kid get off my lawn

 

are you not able to swap your previous bellhousing to fit the vg block?

FS5W71C:
- 86 to 88 200sx
- 89 to 96 240sx
- 84 to 89 300zx (non-turbo only)
- 87 to 89 Pathfinder (4-cyl only)
- 87 to 89 Van

 

You are right it is a N/A.

I was looking over the internet and it did say that some 240sx did swap out to use the FS5W71C transmission. So maybe it is possible that theres would fit on ours but you might have to make some mods.

I appreciate all of your advise. I am going to go thru the yards and see what I find. If any one knows any deals in this area please let me know. Thanks=)

 

Well I got lucky. A friend of a friend is looking at my transmission and is going to let me know whether its salvagable. If so he'll rebuild it and install it for $200. Hopefully I'll be up and running soon.

 

I might be young but I have been changing my own oil the last 9 yrs.

 

hahahahahahahaha BURN