How to Rebuild and Modify Your Manual Transmission (Motorbooks Workshop) [Paperback]

Robert Bowen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Motorbooks Workshop | Publication Date: November 10, 2005

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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About the Author

Robert Bowen is a writer with lots of magazine work to his credit, including many technical articles for Grassroots Motorsports. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (November 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760320470
• ISBN-13: 978-0760320471
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #276,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the enthusiast mechanic., December 2, 2005

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Matt K. Keener (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Rebuild and Modify Your Manual Transmission (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

The perfect book for anyone wanting to learn the inner workings of a transmission. Very informative with plenty of pictures and layman's terms. Not only does the author explain how things work, but why as well. If you own a Mustang with a T-5 this book is invaluable when rebuilding or working on your transmission. Having worked on both the T-5 and the Honda B-series transmissions, I wish I would've had this book long ago. Great reading, and easy to understand, the book spells things out for just about anyone. Two thumbs up.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Contains a Wealth of Practical Information and Photos, December 2, 2005

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Judith E. Walker "Richard Walker" (Monrovia, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Rebuild and Modify Your Manual Transmission (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

Reading author Bowen's practical, to-the-point text, illustrated by hundreds of his detailed photos, is like mining the collective memory of countless transmission experts who share their hard-earned knowledge freely. His book is a pure joy to read because it is written from the real world standpoint of hard facts and "been there - done that" experiences. Very educational and highly recommended.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Manual Transmission Repair, July 22, 2006

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Robert Snyder (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Rebuild and Modify Your Manual Transmission (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

I expect Motorbooks to be good but this is beyond good! All photos are clear and relevant. Manual Transmission lubrication, oil bases and additives are described. The chapter on problems and diagnoses is a gem. The book will please you. Thanks to Robert Bowen.