PLEASE HELP WITH THIS SMT GEARBOX

[TO-OLD]

Ok i have arranged to buy an x reg mr-s smt(semi auto box),the owner has been quite honest with me and has told me there is a fault,the smt part of the system,apparently the fault is   two  stroke sensors (i think the car currenty wont engagage in gear)  can anyone please shed some light on this,cost of repair,can anyone repair this,etc.....as always i would really appreciate your help on this one as the car is currently over 200miles away and in its current state would have to be towed?

[Ilogik]

Don't buy it, could end up costing you silly amounts if its not what they say it is.

[Anonymous]

One of these might be useful.   m http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mr2-seq-gearbox-a ... 500wt_1154 m

[TO-OLD]

This is what was said.

The gearbox is fine its the SMT part of the system. The precise part that i know of is two "stroke sensors" that monitor what the clutch and gear shaft are doing

[TO-OLD]

This is what was said.

The gearbox is fine its the SMT part of the system. The precise part that i know of is two "stroke sensors" that monitor what the clutch and gear shaft are doing

[aaronjb]

89419   SENSOR, CLUTCH STROKE
89419‑0W010   ZZW30..5FS (08/2000 - 07/2001)   3   € 303.10
89419‑0W020   ZZW30..5FS (08/2001 - 07/2002)   3   € 197.99

By the way, that '3' is, as far as I know, the 'quantity required' - i.e. there are three at between €200 and €300 each.

The other sensors are, I believe, part of the actuator assembly - see ebay link above or, if you have money to burn:

33960   ACTUATOR ASSY, SEQUENTIAL MANUAL TRANSMISSION
33960‑0W010   ZZW30..5FS (08/2000 - 07/2001)   1   € 1,684.56
33960‑0W011   ZZW30..5FS (08/2001 - 07/2002)   1   € 1,684.56

[TO-OLD]

My god based on that most mr2s with smt will be scrapped,flippin gutted

[Anonymous]

Or converted to manual.

[TO-OLD]

I was thinking if this an be done,to be honest i love cars but have a very basic knowledge hence the post,would this be a big job with parts accesable?Stephen

[aaronjb]

My god based on that most mr2s with smt will be scrapped,flippin gutted

And that's just the actuator assembly. Want to know how much list is for the pump assembly? Let's see:

31360F   PUMP ASSY, SEQUENTIAL MANUAL TRANSMISSION
31360‑0W010   ZZW30..5FS   1   € 1,745.63

So, altogether.. that's more than most cars of 'failure age' will be worth.

Do I need to add that the pump is 'non repairable'? Although having said that, some enterprising souls did find that the seal which fails in the pump is the same as the speedo casing seal on (I think it was) a Scania truck.


Converting to manual is easier than you'd think, too (to echo the above) - clutch pedal assembly, clutch master cylinder, hydraulic lines and slave cylinder, gear lever, cables and the shifter assembly from a scrap manual gearbox and you're done (well, with some drilling, swearing and cursing, naturally, and to do it properly you need to drop the fuel tank IIRC as the hydraulic lines and cables run above the tank)

[TO-OLD]

Blimey and thats to get someone to do it,taken into account what guideline price to have this done.

I will also get a rundown of the cars actual state,e.g stuck in gear,stalling when put into gear.....dont know if it will matter.

[Cap]

Here is a link to what all that stuff looks like..  
 m http://spyderchat.com/forums/showthread ... T-overheat m

Cap

[TO-OLD]

Thanks for all replies,appreciated,any more experiences or help just keep them coming

[mrzwei]

Rogue Motorsport did a conversion to manual back in 2008 as I recall. They also had some SMT bits going spare. May be worth a call  e mailto:matt@roguemotorsport.com">matt@roguemotorsport.com e

Those Euro prices are looking expensive so may be worth a quote from Mr T (or not   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  ).

[TO-OLD]

Thanks for that dropped a mail.

[TO-OLD]

This the latest piece of news the owner sent me   engine is not running as its stuck in gear,was checked out and 2 faulty sensors removed(cost £200 each??)  whats your opinions

[Anonymous]

Walk away.

[Ilogik]

Give me the money ill set it on fire.   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

Walk away unless his offering to sell it you for £500

[Cap]

It would have to take on the label of 'Project Car'..  you would have to get it home somehow..  then find a clean spot to work on it..   then learn about all the in's and out's of the SMT ..  

Are you up for that??..

If you just want a Spyder..  find another one..  If you want to be an SMT Expert..  take tis one..  

Cap

[TO-OLD]

The price is £1500 plus transportation costs to get it here? dont know how much that is either

[TO-OLD]

Also (sorry to myther) the 2 sensors being removed and needing replacement.does this sound right  and at £200 each

[Anonymous]

What is your budget for a roadster?

[TO-OLD]

Not that much to be honest nelix,was originally looking at mx5(reliability) then remembering the fun i had in my other roadster  s:D s:D

[Anonymous]

If you a small budget chances are you will get a poor car.

[TO-OLD]

you are right thats why i suppose i have to be extra carefull and maybe wait a little,i guess i was hoping the problem with the one with problem smt could be repaired for sensible money.