Hey all

I'm planning on rebuilding my transmission in the near future. Does anyone have a good source of transmission parts?

Thanks

Jan

IIRC drivetrain.com has been mentioned here several times before. Nissan is always another source.

Just did a quick check, they do list parts for the 4 and 5 speeds. Good place to start anyway.

Search for FS5W71A or F4W71B. With your VIN you have the F4W71B stock, the FS5W71A is the 77-78 280z and 79-83 280zx 5 speeds with various gear sets.

Edited January 21, 201114 yr by zKars

If you will have to replace anything more than bearings, synchronizers, seals and gaskets it's best to find a used unit. Gaskets and seals are probably available from the dealer or MSA. I take the bearings to Motion Industries and have them find new bearings that are the same dimensions as the old ones and pay half the price of a dealer. I used to build them all the time but it's been a while. Good Luck.

Jan-i've dealt with this place before

http://www.bing.com/local/details.aspx?lid=YN68x19468449&qt=yp&what=transmission+parts&where=Tucson%2c+Arizona&s_cid=ansPhBkYp02&mkt=en-us&q=transmission+prts+in+tucson&FORM=LARE

We go thru a transmission parts warehouse in Portland. Full kit cost like $180. If you can go thru it yourself with this little investment I can't imagine why you'd buy someone elses half worn out box. I'll bet there are tranny parts suppliers in AZ. Let your fingers do the walking....

I bought everything for my Type A 'box from Nissan, except the bearings. Those I bought from a local industrial bearing supply house for a lot less than Nissan. I've heard rumors of bad aftermarket synchro rings, which is why I bought those from Nissan.