Re: Manual transmission trouble on 280ZX. Bearings??

Manual trannies arent too bad to rebuild, but you may have to do some 
looking if you need parts more than just bearings.

Find a good book that has pics showing the disassembly steps since they 
can be tricky.

-SP

Christopher Ott wrote:
> I have a 82' 280ZX (non turbo) which has a bit of noise & vibration
going on 
> with the 5 speed transmission. I'm trying to isolate it to the most
likely 
> source before I make any decisions on how to proceed. Basically the
problem 
> presents itself like this:
> 
> I start the engine and put it in neutral, and there is a low whine
coming 
> from the front of the transmission which can be felt through the stick.
It's 
> not terrible, but absolutely noticeable. If you press the clutch in, the

> noise and vibration disappears. The effect is the same while driving
only 
> worse as the whine turns into a slight grinding which also goes away
with 
> the clutch disengaged. It does not seem to matter what gear I'm in. Also
the 
> clutch seems tight and is not slipping at all...
> 
> Everything I've read suggests that it's the front bearing sup****ting the

> input shaft of the transmission. But I've also read that it could be the

> countershaft bearing. I've replaced the clutch on my 79' 280ZX years ago
and 
> didn't find it too complex (just alot of labor), but I have no
experience 
> working on or diagnosing the transmission itself.
> 
> Does anyone with a little more transmission experience have some hints?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Chris
>  
> 
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