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Roger · 10-15-2009, 05:42 PM

Is it possible to swap a transmission out on my own no help with only ramps and/or jackstands?? I know anything is possible bla bla bla but seriously. I will be doing my differential this weekend so ill be getting prepped. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and all but can you physically remove the transmission from a ramp without messing with the engine?

1_Hot_Legend_L · 10-15-2009, 05:56 PM

I did it, but you need to get that nose up high! Also will need to lift the back once the tranny is down so you can slide it out.

Roger · 10-15-2009, 06:00 PM

how high lol? Say I take it to a transmission shop how much would it be fair to pay for someone to swap it out for me if I bring in my replacement?

ZenicaNJ · 10-15-2009, 06:00 PM

I would doubt you could have enough clearance to lower the trans and
clear the engine/frame. Perhaps you can measure the height of your car on
the ramps and compare that to the trans...if it can be done, I'd like to know.

1_Hot_Legend_L · 10-15-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenicaNJ

I would doubt you could have enough clearance to lower the trans and
clear the engine/frame. Perhaps you can measure the height of your car on
the ramps and compare that to the trans...if it can be done, I'd like to know.

Ummm, I did it in my garage. Had it up on four 2 ton jack stands. The front stands with six inches of wood under them. The rears on the garage floor.

Biggg72 · 10-15-2009, 06:28 PM

hey roger im not familiar with raleigh in reference to a military base, do you know anyone in the military?

Roger · 10-15-2009, 06:40 PM

I have two cousins in the Marines I believe they are or were stationed at fort Bragg a few hours away. Why do you ask?

byalegend · 10-15-2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1_Hot_Legend_LS

Ummm, I did it in my garage. Had it up on four 2 ton jack stands. The front stands with six inches of wood under them. The rears on the garage floor.

Six inches of wood under the front jack stands sounds dangerous. Did you have other supports? How long did it take you to swap out the tranny?

Biggg72 · 10-15-2009, 06:45 PM

if your were close you could of used the craftshop, and had access to the lifts and such.

Russian · 10-15-2009, 06:53 PM

Here's mine during the swap from 5 to 6 speed.

Damn, this was in 2006.

10-15-2009, 05:42 PM	#1
Roger Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,106 '95 ACURA Legend Sedan GS	Transmission DIY? Is it possible to swap a transmission out on my own no help with only ramps and/or jackstands?? I know anything is possible bla bla bla but seriously. I will be doing my differential this weekend so ill be getting prepped. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and all but can you physically remove the transmission from a ramp without messing with the engine? __________________

10-15-2009, 06:00 PM	#3
Roger Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,106 '95 ACURA Legend Sedan GS	how high lol? Say I take it to a transmission shop how much would it be fair to pay for someone to swap it out for me if I bring in my replacement? __________________

10-15-2009, 06:40 PM	#7
Roger Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,106 '95 ACURA Legend Sedan GS	I have two cousins in the Marines I believe they are or were stationed at fort Bragg a few hours away. Why do you ask? __________________

10-15-2009, 06:53 PM	#10
Russian . Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,893 '95 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '91 ACURA Legend Coupe LS	Here's mine during the swap from 5 to 6 speed. Damn, this was in 2006. Last edited by Russian; 10-15-2009 at 06:55 PM.

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10-15-2009, 06:00 PM	#4
ZenicaNJ Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 93	I would doubt you could have enough clearance to lower the trans and clear the engine/frame. Perhaps you can measure the height of your car on the ramps and compare that to the trans...if it can be done, I'd like to know.

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