how to test junkyard m/t?

[newtuner]

im wondering how i would go about testing a junkyard manual trans. i need a new trans and buying one froma place is just a little expensive... but i dont kno how to test it.. any hlep would be greatly appreciated!

[Demon1024]

only thing i know is to grab the spline and try to shake it up and down and see what kind of play it has. i hope you get more answers i'd like to know a little trick here too

[ghettogeddy]

only thing i know is to grab the spline and try to shake it up and down and see what kind of play it has. i hope you get more answers i'd like to know a little trick here too

thats prolly the only test you can do
but when buying from a jy try to get one that low milage that was in a accident
preferably in the rear

[AccordB20A]

also check diff play. put it in gear hold one cv and spin the other and see how much play there is before the input shaft spins

[newtuner]

well sounds easy enough! thx for the input!!

[89T]

if you can pull the 5th gear cover check for excessive wear plus 5th is the gear that usually goes first.

[Dr_Snooz]

i need a new trans and buying one froma place is just a little expensive...

Don't feel bad. At least you can play with the ones from the junkyard and see the shape of the car they come from. At a shop, all you get is a steam-cleaned case and some guy's word that it's gonna work.

Either way, you're SOL if it ends up being rubbish. At least you have more control over your jy tranny.