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Originally Posted by dbenz1
What should one look out for when buying a manual transmission from a salvage yard? Most salvage yards are honest and will tell you if it is in working condition or not. Any visible checks to see if its good or not? Also, since the transmission has been sitting for awhile, is there anything you have to do to "prep" it. Of course, new trans. fluid and filter is a must. Anything else? Would you recommend buying a new clutch kit?
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Generally speaking, you are at the mercy of their word, unless of course there is obvious damage upon visual inspection. Don't buy unless there is a guarantee. Usually there is a 60 or 90 day policy, but read the limitations, conditions that apply.
While you have the tranny out, I would replace the clutch and pressure plate, and through-out bearing. I would also consider replacing the rear main seal on the engine, and front shaft seal and tail shaft bearing in the tranny. Also look at the rear tranny mount, you may want to replace that as well. I'm not aware that there is a filter for standard transmissions, automatics, yes, but you may drain all the old gear oil out and maybe consider installing Moble One synthetic gear oil too.