RIP Tranny: 9/22/04 - 8/7/07
Sep 16, 2007, 04:07 PM
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longblock is head and block, all the goodies just bolt it in
shortblock is just the block with rotating assembly, pistons, rods, crank.
also note, that the 4g eclipse has the same 4g69
shortblock is just the block with rotating assembly, pistons, rods, crank.
also note, that the 4g eclipse has the same 4g69
Sep 16, 2007, 07:55 PM
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^^^ Oh ok, because the dealer said I just need the shortblock. I don't know if I should just pay more for the long block or go even cheaper and get the short?!
I don't think they came in 5spd though, just auto.
I don't think they came in 5spd though, just auto.
Sep 17, 2007, 08:10 PM
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.The main metal parts in the trans should last forever (or at least, until the rest of the car/engine falls apart). A stress failure is really a defect. Can't really just be called wear or use. I mean it's kind of like asking how soon the engine will throw a rod. An engine should never throw a rod under normal circumstances, no matter how many miles are on it.
Of course that is assuming the trans oil is changed occasionally.
Also, launching and such things aren't great for the transmission, but FWD transmissions without LSDs have it pretty easy. Certainly the easiest among drivetrains.
As for how common these defects are, my guess is not common, otherwise we would be hearing more about it.
May 9, 2008, 01:07 PM
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It's been awhile since Ive been in this thread and no I haven't fix my car yet 
, but I just got a deal on a used tranny and engine, 62k miles on both with a 6 month warranty for $950, should I jump on it? Both parts are from a 2004 ralliart.
, but I just got a deal on a used tranny and engine, 62k miles on both with a 6 month warranty for $950, should I jump on it? Both parts are from a 2004 ralliart.
May 10, 2008, 01:01 PM
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Yeah, I think I'm going to jump on it, to good to pass up! Now I just need somebody who can do the labor for a good price. Anybody have a round about idea how much it would cost me to do such a thing?
May 11, 2008, 10:35 AM
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I should say $200 plus shipping. Prices taken from www.mitsubishiparts.com
Clutch - $72.59 ($100 MSRP)
Pressure Plate - $88.56 ($123 MSRP)
Release bearing - $36 ($50 MSRP)
So even if they're buying parts at full price from the dealer, it's only $273 worth of parts. At the typical $80/hour labor rate, seems they're charging you for about 6 hours. Unfortunately, I have no idea if that's how long it takes or not. Seems like a long time, though.
Clutch - $72.59 ($100 MSRP)
Pressure Plate - $88.56 ($123 MSRP)
Release bearing - $36 ($50 MSRP)
So even if they're buying parts at full price from the dealer, it's only $273 worth of parts. At the typical $80/hour labor rate, seems they're charging you for about 6 hours. Unfortunately, I have no idea if that's how long it takes or not. Seems like a long time, though.
my clutch was burnt out a few weeks ago and ****ty as napa auto parts were gonna charge 700 for the clutch kit ALONE! **** that and **** napa auto