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

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.

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.