On Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:06:18 -0700, "bilm"    
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   >more info ...   
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   >Wikipedia says the W55 was made only for the 22RE(EFI) but mine   
   >has a carb. The C/TR/A/TM code on the firewall plate definitely   
   >shows W55 (3B2 VN41 F302 W55).   
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   >It's the 5 speed version.   
   >Rear wheel drive (2WD).   
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   >Symptoms: With engine running in neutral I can put it in 1st or   
   >2nd without the clutch, wiggle it around, and it's the same as   
   >being in neutral. Same with engine off. All the other forward   
   >gears and reverse work fine.   
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   >It's the original transmission and the engine has 233K miles.   
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   >bilm   
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   >> 1st & 2nd don't work but don't know why.   
   >> I'm not a xmission mechanic.   
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   >> I have a very limited budget but it's my only transportation.   
   >> What's the least expensive way to go; get it repaired or   
   >> replace it with a new or used one?   
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   >> What are the ballpark estimates?   
   >> I live in the San Francisco Bay Area.   
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   >> Thanks for any help,   
   >>   
   >> bilm   
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   Suspect the shift fork roll pin let go.   
   Used tranny should be easy to find and reasonable. Labour to take it   
   apart and check is more expensive, even if the required part to repair   
   is dirt cheap.   
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