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by c3VIBE
Sat Apr 02, 2016 3:25 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2007 Manual Transmission Issues
Replies: 12
Views: 5967

Re: 2007 Manual Transmission Issues

What is the warranty on their work? Seeing that they are a reputable tranny shop, they would certainly know of the issues with these tranny's. In their eyes, do they feel that this rebuilt will out last the original AND not be prone to bearing failure like these are known for? Just curious The shop...
by c3VIBE
Sat Apr 02, 2016 5:05 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2007 Manual Transmission Issues
Replies: 12
Views: 5967

Re: 2007 Manual Transmission Issues

I just bought a 04 with a bad transmission bearing. My suggestion is make sure to take it out on the highway and shift through all of the gears with windows up and no radio and the owner not talking at you (take it out alone). Mine would not make any noises in 1st or 2nd, but in 3rd you could start ...
by c3VIBE
Thu Mar 31, 2016 10:52 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Bought 2004 w/ bad 5 speed tranny (did not know)
Replies: 3
Views: 983

Bought 2004 w/ bad 5 speed tranny (did not know)

I bought a 2004 5 speed built for Canada with Kph instead of Mph on outer dial. Anyway, could not test drive above 3rd due to no plates. Got plates drove it, 3rd, 4th & 5th all had a whine to them. From what I read it was bearings and others had problems with this trans. $3200 to have a reman in...