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'''reddzx:''' <small>(2014-09-16 02:09:08)</small><br />
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The 88 turbo 30A I put in the 86 turbo has been making noise since the day I got it. The trans shifts smooth but is noisy. There was metal particles while draining the old gear oil. My Trans re-builder friend says it most likely an input shaft bearing. He offered to R&R it, and rebuild it for $500 plus parts. I found a rebuild Kit on eBay for $124.25.<br />
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[http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-FS5R30A-5spd-300ZX-Pathfinder-D21-Truck-Transmission-Rebuild-Kit-1986-05-/370622352926?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year:1988%7CMake:Nissan%7CModel:300ZX%7CSubmodel:Turbo%7CEngine+-+Liter_Display:3.0L&hash=item564ad04e1e&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-FS5R3…d04e1e&vxp=mtr]<br />
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This kit for &192.09<br />
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[http://www.manualtransmissionpart.com/FS5R30A-bearing-kit.html http://www.manualtransmissionpart.co…aring-kit.html]<br />
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This one for $166.00<br />
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[http://www.onlinetransmissionparts.com/servlet/the-449/Rebuild-Kit-for-1986-dsh-up/Detail http://www.onlinetransmissionparts.c…-dsh-up/Detail]<br />
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'''ozzyrulez:''' <small>(2014-09-16 04:39:54)</small><br />
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I ordered a FS5R30A rebuild kit from drivetrain.com a few years back. It was 400 bucks and didn't come with all the bearings. My tranny made some god awful noises from bad bearings. I'd verify that those kits have everything before buying.<br />
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'''G-E:''' <small>(2014-09-16 05:14:46)</small><br />
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Those urls are messed up…<br />
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'''reddzx:''' <small>(2014-09-16 10:02:41)</small><br />
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{{Quote|user=G-E|Those urls are messed up…}}<br />
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fixed<br />
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I bought this kit<br />
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[https://www.amazon.com/FS5R30A-5-SPEED-TRANSMISSION-REBUILD-PATHFINDER/dp/B00GG2P5GK?tag=z31performance-20 http://www.amazon.com/FS5R30A-5-SPEE…JYSG1MV2DV5TZ8]<br />
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'''DeleriousZ:''' <small>(2014-09-16 14:58:28)</small><br />
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Hmmm my 30a is getting crunchy, please post up after you've done the rebuild for results!<br />
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'''reddzx:''' <small>(2014-09-19 00:47:35)</small><br />
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$157 from Amazon<br />
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'''Big Slappy Z:''' <small>(2014-11-06 02:47:40)</small><br />
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Keep the updates flowing!!<br />
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'''reddzx:''' <small>(2014-11-06 04:44:06)</small><br />
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Its done, picked it up from the shop. shifts smooth and quiet.<br />
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'''Big Slappy Z:''' <small>(2014-11-07 00:24:17)</small><br />
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How much did you end up paying the shop?<br />
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'''Augustus Maximus:''' <small>(2014-11-07 02:05:06)</small><br />
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{{Quote|user=Big Slappy Z|How much did you end up paying the shop?}}<br />
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{{Quote|user=reddzx|Trans rebuild is finished and it shifts smooth and quiet. Total cost was $1185.77 parts and labor}}<br />
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There you go.<br />
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'''reddzx:''' <small>(2014-11-07 02:45:40)</small><br />
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also has a new drive shaft and finally installed the ASCO V2 poly<br />
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diff mount<br />
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'''Filipe:''' <small>(2014-11-07 03:57:36)</small><br />
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Thats a pretty good price.<br />
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Is the diff mount a nice add?<br />
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'''reddzx:''' <small>(2014-11-07 13:06:34)</small><br />
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yeah, it tightened up the rear suspension. I've only driven it a few miles from the shop to home because of the weather. If it drys up a little, I'll take it out for a cruise<br />
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'''Filipe:''' <small>(2014-11-09 06:00:52)</small><br />
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sounds good!<br />
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'''reddzx:''' <small>(2014-11-09 14:14:03)</small><br />
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{{Quote|user=Big Slappy Z|How much did you end up paying the shop?}}<br />
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Total cost was $1185.77 includes the parts which I bought off Amazon and shop labor<br />
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'''reddzx:''' <small>(2014-11-09 15:25:12)</small><br />
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Now that the transmission is smooth and quiet, I can hear the bearing howl from the differential. Oh well, carrier bearings are next</div>z31p_Reddzx