1st gear problems...

dubrex2002 · 03-19-2009, 11:31 PM

-02 wrx
-97k miles
-clutch at 71k from previous owner
-Modz=big evo 16G,turbo inlet,TBE,K&N Drop in,walbro 255,catless uppipe.
-i know my tranny's about done. 1st gear is making a constant ticking sound that perfectly matches the rpm's.
-i am layed off and need a cheap fix.
-ive been looking all over for gearsets/oem rebuild kits/and used trans.

wrxshotta · 03-20-2009, 04:35 PM

ticking sound,you sure its the transmission? does it go into gears okay? checked your fluid level or anything...if it is the tranny just look on nasioc and pick up another 5 speed for cheap and in the mean time when you start getting back cash flow build up yours

dubrex2002 · 03-20-2009, 10:03 PM

mobil 1 synthetic gear oil 90w i think..ive changed it out at 80k and at 92k and the last time i mixed prolong with it..yea its def. first gear i drove it around and did all kinds of different things to see if that was it..and i know this wasnt smart or safe but i took my hood off and my buddy sat on the edge of the windshield and listened to see where the ticking was comming from and he said it was coming from under/behind the firewall..( i did not exceed 15 mph and he wore a helmet(j/k))lol

dubrex2002 · 03-20-2009, 10:04 PM

no fluid leaks but it is turning grey with metal shavings so im pretty sure thats my gear

VD5505 · 03-22-2009, 12:11 PM

There are alot of transmissions on EBAY people are selling that wouldnt be a bad way to go, and like WRXSHOTTA said as you get money back in your pocket slowly build yours up so it is way strong and then you wont have to worry about it again, then you can make money off selling that other one as well

dubrex2002 · 03-22-2009, 12:45 PM

ok. thanks i will go check them out

VD5505 · 03-22-2009, 12:48 PM

no prob man, i will keep my eye out for some other good deals on trannys for ya, how much are you willing to spend?

dubrex2002 · 03-22-2009, 10:50 PM

im going for as cheap as possible..i really dont want to go over $1000..b/c i found a RA gear set for $1200.

newtothegame · 03-23-2009, 01:18 AM

Those gears are roughly 10-15 percent stronger than a stock transmission. Stronger yes, indestructible, far from it. Thats not a bad deal for it though.

mosc · 03-23-2009, 09:44 AM

10-15%?!? Where are you pulling that from?

man show · 03-23-2009, 11:04 AM

...from his ( )( ) I think

dubrex2002 · 03-27-2009, 01:29 PM

lol. idk but i thought they would be alot stronger since the bugeyes do not have that great of tranny's