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Originally Posted by mr2tim
Hey Ron,
I see yours is a 86 year car.
Previous knowledge on the Forum here is the 85-86 tranny was revised in the 87-89 years and the usual 5th gear failure was re-enginnered out? Perhaps using the 87 would be a good move all in all for you?.
If your going to keep this car for many years, you might want to keep the old tranny.
When I took my tranny in for a rebuild, I needed a new differential. I took my old tranny over as a donor and the labor bill was only $200.
Although you might look at $50 for the core, perhaps having the parts available for another rebuild will be well worth the $50 investment.
Remember you have no history on this new tranny, if you need parts you'll have them
Just a passing thought bro.
BTW check that old 86 disc carefully, if it has rubber balls in the center think about going to a newer disc with double springs if you can find one used.
If you think the 20 yr old rubber is still viable give it a go, odds are it on it's way to decomposition.
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Thanks Tim.
Actually, my MR2 is an 85. I'm going to forfit the $50 for the spare tranny and plan to fix the issue with 4th gear and anything else I find upon tear down.
As for the clutch - Disc and pressure plate are new (within the last year or so). No worry about a 25 year old rubber part (at least in the clutch itself)!!
I've had this car for about 5 years now and I've put about $1500 into it overall with a starting investment of $1.00 - It was given to me on the premise that I wouldn't turn it into a racer. The motor is still sound, good compression, doesn't smoke, and will pull all the way through about 7000 - really comes alive about 4500. It's my youngest son's car (19+) and once I get the right rear quarter panel straighten (came that way), we may throw some fresh paint on it and run it until he finishes college (my plans - anyway).
I really enjoy these little cars, and would welcome another one, but I'd have to do something with the two mid 70's fiat 124's I have in my garage as well. They're just a fun
