How to Rebuild and Modify Your Manual Transmission (Motorbooks Workshop) | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert Bowen
Publisher: Motorbooks
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 26908
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.5
ISBN: 0760320470
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.2440288
EAN: 9780760320471
ASIN: 0760320470
Publication Date: November 10, 2005
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Condition: New. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 191 p. Contains: Illustrations. Motorbooks Workshop. Audience: General/trade.
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Product Description
This resource explains how to rebuild and modify transmissions from both rear- and front-wheel-drive cars. It explains the principles behind the workings of all manual transmissions, and helps readers understand what they need to do and know to rebuild their own transmissions. Includes how to determine what parts to replace; how and why to replace certain seals, spacers, springs, forks, and other parts; and where to find (and how to measure) the specifications for each particular transmission.
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Informative book for gearheads February 13, 2008
Manual transmissions aren't as sexy as some other engine parts that I could think of (like cams, or turbos), but that doesn't make them boring!
This book covers the little-known and little-described topic of manual transmissions. The writer attacks the subject from the angle of a "weekend warrior" mechanic or car builder, which means it's neither dry and academic nor lowbrow.
Manual transmissions, clutches and even differentials are covered in enough detail to be useful without drowning in theory. Unlike many automotive books it's full of meaty details and tips - the chapter on manual transmission diagnosis alone is worth the cost.
Even if you're not a die-hard stick shifter, it's a fun read and an interesting look at the technology behind a manual transmission. If nothing else, you could read it and impress the guys at your local hot-rod spot with your knowledge of gear oil additives.
Besides, where else can you get all the current thinking on manual transmission modifications in one place?
Very Very Very good book January 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just got this book and Have to say that it is one of the best automotive books I have ever read. Most automotive Books are either to Dry and Technical or have very little info. This Book is both easy to read and has a ton of information. I'll be referring to this book any time I have a problem with a manual transmission.
Excellent... November 29, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Excellent organization and structure. Lots of information on how manual transmissions work, and how to check and rebuild them. Many excellent color photos to go along with the text.
Excellent Tech Writing November 29, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book really presents the work and theory in a straightforward manner. It explains what you are doing and why, and what happens when something goes wrong. It's easy enough to follow lightly as you work, or to read in depth to really learn something. You can easily pull from it what information you need. I would recommend this book to anyone with a technical background, whether already you know what you are doing or just starting your first project, there is definitely something to gain here.
Useful Book October 27, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is well written and easy to understand with many pictures. It is a good starting point for anyone considering rebuilding a manual transmission.
The book covers material that is common knowledge for professionals, but that is hard to learn as an amatuer trying to learn on his/her own. Specifically in the areas of dianosis of problems, and explicit function of components.
I recommend this book.
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