What else should I get while tranny is out?

[micvin]

I know there are a couple related topics recently, but my situation is a bit different.

I will be purchasing a new/used tranny from BMRparts and I wanted to know since the old one is getting replaced, what other items or seal kits should I purchase to help the new/used one last a bit longer and be stronger.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated as I know nothing about trannies. (not even the ones that walk the streets around Montrose)

Looking at another forum site I saw the following which has some good info, but I am not sure how important these are to replace...

...The only exhaust gaskets you'll need to replace are the ones where the cat section connects to the manifolds. While you're in there, replace the clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, tranny input seal, rear main engine seal and the pilot bearing. The guibo (rubber driveshaft coupling) wouldn't be a bad idea either. Maybe even the driveshaft center bearing. It'll be a little extra work now or A LOT down the road...

[SkinnyVT]

Clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing should definitely be checked but if they have been replaced recently there is no reason to replace them just because the tranny is out.

Rear main should definitely be changed. Clutch arm pivot should be replaced since it is like a $2 part along with the spring, check the slave cylinder for signs of leakage. All the bushings for the shifter and shifter carrier should be changed. Guibo should be changed if it looks like it need to be as should the tranny mounts. Probably some other stuff i am forgetting about but thats it for now.

[micvin]

Cool. I guess I have to start doing some more buying. :/
I know its best to take care of everything at once though.

Thanks Skinny.

Mike

[jlevie]

Anytime I install a used transmission I replace the input, output, and selector seals. As mentioned, if the clutch hasn't recently be replaced it gets replaced as well as resurfacing the flywheel and replacing the main seal. When you do a clutch always replace the pivot pin, pilot bearing, & throwout bearing. New transmission (and engine) mounts are a good idea.

[severnrc]

Thanks guys, this was helpful for me too.