From AUT. to STD. Transmission

[WyKi]

Well... has any of you done a swap like that before and is everything bolt on? because the mechanic. told me that he'll charge me $1,100 to fully redo the trans. So I think I'm better off doing the swap what do you all think?

[Precise1]

Several people have done it. It is not hard but it is a lot of work and there are enough little things that it is best done with a good donor vehicle handy.

 

$1100 may not be much more expensive, but it is a lot less work. Will the rebuild come with a warranty?? Do you trust this guy and his work? Does he know Nissans, they are hard to rebuild I have heard.

 

Not trying to talk you out of it, just making sure you have thought it out. If you have it rebuilt, do you want them to install a shift kit??

 

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[WyKi]

Several people have done it. It is not hard but it is a lot of work and there are enough little things that it is best done with a good donor vehicle handy.

 

$1100 may not be much more expensive, but it is a lot less work. Will the rebuild come with a warranty?? Do you trust this guy and his work? Does he know Nissans, they are hard to rebuild I have heard.

 

Not trying to talk you out of it, just making sure you have thought it out. If you have it rebuilt, do you want them to install a shift kit??

 

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Yea I plan on doing it with a donor vehicle.. as I could get some arond for 550-800 bucks..compared to the 1100. Warranty I suppose so... mm, he has worked on my gramps car before.. and supposedly he's a transmission mechanic, who get this.. specializes in trans. and he told me he has worked on a couple that have gotten to his shop with trans. problems. He also told me it could be the converter or anything else, that he has to check it cuz it could be broken. and that a clogged oil cooler will still let trans. get the gears..and wouldn't go to 'N' all by itself. anyways he said he has to check it to see what it really is, cuz if its just the converter well then it would be less. a shift kit? what's that?

[Precise1]

Sorry, but I can't say much about the failure modes of the auto trannys

 

Here is the info on the automatic shift kit.

http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=11862

 

In all honesty, if you don't mind shifting the manual tranny is stronger, more reliable and affords slightly more power and better mileage.

 

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[fleurys]

My opinion is if your truck is still in overall good shape (good engine, no rust, etc..) meaning it is worth it, I would definitely rebuild the trans with a overhaul kit. have look here http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_catalog/transmissions_automatics/nissan_pathfinder_pickup_trucks_van_and_xterra_overhaul_kit.html

 

and ask these guys what they think about the issues your having.... I think it might take you less time then a complete swap and you will end up with a brand new transmission.

Edited August 19, 2010 by fleurys

[unccpathfinder]

Yep its possible.u just need all the parts and time and some electicql work..nothing major tho

[Harbinger]

Several of us have swapped the auto for a manual.

 

http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/33748-harbingers-automatic-to-manual-transmission-swap/

 

http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/23822-starting-my-at-to-mt-swap/?hl=swap

 

http://www.nissan4wheelers.com/topic/auto-to-manual-swap-in-progress?page=1

 

It may be cheaper with a parts truck, but it definitely more labor intensive. To get the clutch pedal in you have to remove the steering column. Unless the donor truck is in really clean shape, you may have trouble removing some of the clutch hydraulic piping, especially the lower stuff.

 

Most everything is bolt on. The one spot people seem to have issues is in the transmission support cross member. As the MT version doesn't fit on the AT trucks. I got away with it, although I'm going to post pics when it's warmer to make sure, as I'm not convinced I'm exactly centered in the tranny tunnel, although it doesn't seem near as off as other people have reported.

 

When it was all said and done, I'm willing to bet I came in not far off from that $1100 mark, especially considering the amount of time my truck was down for the swap, and renting a heated shop space for me to work on it. Then again others have had much better luck, and aren't near as apathetic as I am.

Edited December 5, 2014 by Harbinger