Im ready to stick the tranny in, Need help finding info Options

[weird_looking_cactus]

I got my self a tranny, Im going to attemp to stick it in tomarrow sence I don't have school. I only have access to basic tools at my house I have some jack stands Im going to use. I can't find any tech articals on replacing the tranny I have checked pelican to. So all I have is my haynes manuel. Here are some questions. This is a side shifter transmission.

1. Do I have to drop the engine to take the tranny out
2. Do I need any special tools
3. How long do you think it will take
4. Will this be possible with only 2 people and jack stands
5. Are there any articals out there to help me.

Im sure I will have plenty more once I start.

[Rusty]

I just reread your post.

Unless you keep a basic stock of service parts (I keep CV joint gaskets in my kitchen... don't ask. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)) this is NOT a spur of the moment job.

Plan for a Saturday in a week or two, after you have all the right parts on hand. You don't want to get into this and get stopped by parts.

If I was in your shoes, and had no parts on hand, I'd clean everything and pull the transmission out tomorrow. After cleaning the gearbox & axles, I'd pull the clutch and inspect the disk, pressure plate and flywheel. Once I knew what I needed for the WHOLE job, I could order parts.

This way, if you need to resurface the flywheel, you have time to take it to your local machine shop. If your clutch disk is about to explode (cracks, etc), you know about it and can avoid doing the job twice.

-Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)