Thanks, Chris. I'll pass along the information.


"Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote in message
...
>I don't know if this is possible but for some reason, I'm thinking about
>motor mounts in reference to this. I would check out how much the motor is
>moving around when you rev it. Another test is to put the parking brake on
>and put some forward thrust against it with first gear. The hood has to be
>up so someone can watch how much the motor moves. I seem to remember this
>happening to a car I or a friend had, not sure it was a miata but it's
>worth checking out.
>
> Chris
> 99BBB
>
> "Stephen Toth" > wrote in message
> ...
>> In article <AY9Mg.18124$SZ3.4183@dukeread04>, Chuck
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> If that's the only problem, it's still cheaper to replace the tranny
>>> with a
>>> used one.
>>> The labor and parts on the repair will likely be quite a bit more than
>>> the
>>> labor and cost of putting in a used tranny.
>>> Used 5 speeds are not that expensive. Shipping one across the country
>>> does
>>> get a bit steep.
>>>
>>> The cause of the "pop out" is generally worn parts. Which ones and how
>>> many
>>> are guesswork until the tranny is opened up.
>>> Before you even get the parts ordered, the labor is at least equal to
>>> that
>>> required to remove and replace the tranny.
>>> On top of that, a few special tools are needed.
>>> The last time I tore down a 5 speed to get at the 5th gear, we ended up
>>> borrowing a tool or two from a Toyota dealer.
>>> The internet can be used to locate and price a used tranny.
>>>
>>> Trouble always comes when it's least wanted.
>>>
>>> "Doug Wilson" > wrote in message
>>> .. .
>>> >
>>> > "Chuck" > wrote in message
>>> > news:s85Mg.16315$SZ3.12869@dukeread04...
>>> > > Replace tranny with a used one?
>>> > > "Doug Wilson" > wrote in message
>>> > > ...
>>> > >> A friend has a 94 Miata that pops out of fifth gear. Any
>>> > >> suggestions
>>> on
>>> > >> a
>>> > >> fix?
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Thanks in advance.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > That's what my first suggestion was, but with loss of her job due to
>>> > the
>>> > factory moving overseas, my friend's not in the best of financial
>>> > health,
>>> > and was hoping to repair her tranny.
>>
>> It is possible that the shifter seat is worn and just not pushing the
>> idler gear far enough. There are two nylon seats for the shift lever, a
>> top and a bottom and a wave washer (the wave washer is important).
>>
>> Try replacing those especially if the shift lever seems to have a lot
>> of play in it. They are about $20 and not that hard a job.
>
>