5 speed swap

[pervasto]

how hard for an average level mechanic (me) to put in a 5 speed

[shepherd79]

what is the biggest job have you done to your car?

[pervasto]

changed a cv joint on my tempo once that wasn't that hard or maybe changing the radiator on my 3rd gen but that took like 30 mins

[shepherd79]

hmmm, you don't have enough experience, trust me. it is a job for some one with more experience than you. you can give it a try, but i can assure you will be down working on it for longer than you think it would take.
i changed my tranny in 2 days with very long breaks. i wasn't in the rush. i had all weekend.

[pervasto]

well my dad on that same tempo rebuilt the engine so i guess i could call him up and see if he could help

[shepherd79]

the more hands you have the better off you will be.

[Justin86]

it allways helps having another person to drop the tranny and esp while putting it back in. I'd say plan on 2 days, might be able to get it done faster, just make sure you go over what you are doing ahead of time, as for a good procedure.

[guaynabo89]

If you have the money pay someone to do it.


Its very time comsuming. from swapping the pedals and tranny you'll have quite a many cus words by the time your done.

[pervasto]

how much would it cost to have a shop put it in you think more than 1000?