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240 tranny in an SE?

Started by Jsvob03 · around Jun 2004 · 16postsvBulletin 2004–05

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Jsvob03date not saved · #1

will the 89-90 series 240 tranny fit in one of the se v6'S? cuz mine is shot (or very close!!) and i found one cheap out of a 240...

vg30e_x2_200sxdate not saved · #2

I'd take some close measurements of it and yours before you buy it. I have heard that the SE transmissions are a bit of a PITA because they are propiatary (unique to the car). Meaning the tail shaft length is different. The other thing to concider is the yolk on the output shaft. I don't know how much monkeing around with this Nissan did, but it may be the same or not.

Jsvob03date not saved · #3

i just looked it up..the 89-96 uses the FS5W71C tranny..the gear ratios are IDENTICAL ('cept for reverse). But i still would like a for sure yes...(or no)

http://www.drivetrain.com/transmanualrebuildkit.html#NISSAN

vg30e_x2_200sxdate not saved · #4

right. The designation might be the same, but you still have to watch out for the tail shaft length.

Pavementdate not saved · #5

No it won't just bolt up. Its kinna like the R200 thing. The internals are the same but the housings can be different per model.

88monsterRacerdate not saved · #6

i was told that only the 200sx trans will fit but the 200's trans is almost the same as the 300 but its an inch shorter, or so i was told but i did find one from an 88 and it cost me $500 here in GA.

Jsvob03date not saved · #7

crap..i need one..its so GDMND frustrating!! cant find one anywhere!!

Alex Frostdate not saved · #8

If the gears are the same, then maybe the internals from the 240 could be put in your case...8)

UrnZwaydate not saved · #9

If the cases are not the same, the core is. You can simply swap the bell and or tail. I think it does fit, though. If you are not comfortable with the swap (there are some pain in the but snap rings in there) a trans shop will do it cheap if you bring them both boxes.

BullsEyedate not saved · #10

What problems are you having with the tranny?
Be specific, please.

Jsvob03date not saved · #11

heres my problem..

when the car is running , in neutral, and clutch not engaged to the flywheel, there is a hard tick coming from the transmission (NOT THE ENGINE, positive about this). Now, as soon as the clutch is fully engaged (pressed to the floor), the ticking stops...completely. During driving (only did it once, just to get home) the lower the rpms, the more ticking..heres my thought..the throwout bearing could be out of place, or something in that area. i say that because the retaining "clip" thing, was slightly bent during installation and that may have slipped off. OR maybe the pressure plate came loose, explained by centripetal force..dunno,.ideas??

BullsEyedate not saved · #12

It sounds like it may be the same problem that one of my friends has with his truck. Does the speed of the ticks change with gear changes or do they stay at engine speed. It should sound really wicked in 5th. Does this sound about right?

Jsvob03date not saved · #13

definately ticks faster as RPM's get higher...but it works a little better..sorta..dunno...g2g to work...post more later

here's the "more"..as it turns out, one of the springs/retaining clips had a slight bend to it..it wouldnt hold the fork to the release bearing..gonna replace it and try it..

BoostedVGdate not saved · #14

I had same problem and it was my input shaft bearing. When it gets worse it will get harder to shift. Mine got to the point where it would come out of gear when I'd beat it down. Anyways if this just started you might be able to get away with just changing the imput shaft bearings before other stuff gets ruined.

iliRandyilidate not saved · #15
Jsvob03heres my problem..

when the car is running , in neutral, and clutch not engaged to the flywheel, there is a hard tick coming from the transmission
QUOTE] yup, throw out baring.
Jsvob03date not saved · #16

..mope..reverse idler gear AND bearing...the bearing had exploded and was flying around the inside of the tranny..the gear..heh..what gear..it was in a million chunks.ive already replaced the tranny with another SE tranny..cost me $200 or so, and like 10 days of work..(bent shift rods n stuff..PITA)