Tranny about to detonate?, sounds like rolling marbles...lol Options

[gt_driFFter]

Hey guys, I recently aqcuired a 94 celica gt for FREE. It's got the 2.2 motor and it's got a manual transmission. It also has nearly 250k miles! Oh well, like i said, it was free. For nearly a quarter of a million miles, this car is in great shape. Besides an oil leak, the only thing wrong with this vehicle is the transmission. When I don't have the clutch pressed in, it makes this horribly loud rattling noise that sounds like I have marbles rolling around in my transmission. The sound goes away when I press the clutch in. This made me think it might be the throwout bearing, does that sound right? Also, first gear is really f*ckin hard to shift into, and I can't even shift into 5th because it just slips out.
I want to upgrade with performance parts but I'm afraid that the whole tranny might just be done for, with 250k on it.
Suggestions?

Thanks,
-Josh

This post has been edited by gt_driFFter: Nov 30, 2004 - 12:04 AM

[bufferdan]

A tranny rebuild consists of replacing what is broke or bad for the most part...there arent any seals inside manual trannys usually. Mostly what needs replacing is synchronizers and bearings. Sometimes gears are wore so they will replace those also. A rebuild will most likely end up costing you around 1000$ plus, because of labor. Same with a used replacement if a shop does it. Can you do your own work? If so i would recommend buying a used tranny from a local salvage yard (www.car-parts.com) and replacing it yourself. Also, clutch is not going to be included. You can get new clutch kits though for 150$ for the 5sfe.