Help me find what transmission I have???
#1
Help me find what transmission I have???
1990 Silverado K1500
4.3 V6
Manual 5 speed w/OD
RPO- MM5 AND Mg5
Number on transmisson- 8672306
Is it the NV3500 or the Getrag?
I might have damaged my tranny when I put Lukus 75w-90, when it should have synchromesh. I only drove it for a couple of weeks before finding out cost less auto gave me the wrong stuff. There is brass flakes when i drained the lukus, almost looks like gold in my pan, probably from the brass syncros?
Text me if you want, 360*952*0230 or you can call
If thats not acceptable to put my number in the forum, sorry, you can reply here too.
4.3 V6
Manual 5 speed w/OD
RPO- MM5 AND Mg5
Number on transmisson- 8672306
Is it the NV3500 or the Getrag?
I might have damaged my tranny when I put Lukus 75w-90, when it should have synchromesh. I only drove it for a couple of weeks before finding out cost less auto gave me the wrong stuff. There is brass flakes when i drained the lukus, almost looks like gold in my pan, probably from the brass syncros?
Text me if you want, 360*952*0230 or you can call
If thats not acceptable to put my number in the forum, sorry, you can reply here too.
#2
CF Active Member
I have a NV3500 in my truck ao I am learning all about them,
the RPO code shows this:
MG5 Transmission, 5-speed manual
MG5 Transmission: Manual 5 Speed, New Venture Gear
MG5 Transmission – 5 Speed Manual (4.02:1) New Venture Gear
MG5 Transmission MAN 5 SPD, GETRAG, 84 MM, 4.00 1ST, O/D
MG5 Transmission Man 5 Spd, Getrag, 84mm, 4.001st, O/D
MG5 TRANSMISSION MAN 5 SPD, GETRAG, 84MM, 4.00 1ST, O/D
MM5 Transmission, 5-speed manual
MM5 Transmission, Aisin 5-speed manual
MM5 MERCHANDISED TRANS MAN 5 SPD PROVISIONS
Should be a NV3500
the RPO code shows this:
MG5 Transmission, 5-speed manual
MG5 Transmission: Manual 5 Speed, New Venture Gear
MG5 Transmission – 5 Speed Manual (4.02:1) New Venture Gear
MG5 Transmission MAN 5 SPD, GETRAG, 84 MM, 4.00 1ST, O/D
MG5 Transmission Man 5 Spd, Getrag, 84mm, 4.001st, O/D
MG5 TRANSMISSION MAN 5 SPD, GETRAG, 84MM, 4.00 1ST, O/D
MM5 Transmission, 5-speed manual
MM5 Transmission, Aisin 5-speed manual
MM5 MERCHANDISED TRANS MAN 5 SPD PROVISIONS
Should be a NV3500
Last edited by Richardx2; March 29th, 2014 at 11:22 AM. Reason: info
#3
I have a NV3500 in my truck ao I am learning all about them,
the RPO code shows this:
MG5 Transmission, 5-speed manual
MG5 Transmission: Manual 5 Speed, New Venture Gear
MG5 Transmission – 5 Speed Manual (4.02:1) New Venture Gear
MG5 Transmission MAN 5 SPD, GETRAG, 84 MM, 4.00 1ST, O/D
MG5 Transmission Man 5 Spd, Getrag, 84mm, 4.001st, O/D
MG5 TRANSMISSION MAN 5 SPD, GETRAG, 84MM, 4.00 1ST, O/D
MM5 Transmission, 5-speed manual
MM5 Transmission, Aisin 5-speed manual
MM5 MERCHANDISED TRANS MAN 5 SPD PROVISIONS
Should be a NV3500
the RPO code shows this:
MG5 Transmission, 5-speed manual
MG5 Transmission: Manual 5 Speed, New Venture Gear
MG5 Transmission – 5 Speed Manual (4.02:1) New Venture Gear
MG5 Transmission MAN 5 SPD, GETRAG, 84 MM, 4.00 1ST, O/D
MG5 Transmission Man 5 Spd, Getrag, 84mm, 4.001st, O/D
MG5 TRANSMISSION MAN 5 SPD, GETRAG, 84MM, 4.00 1ST, O/D
MM5 Transmission, 5-speed manual
MM5 Transmission, Aisin 5-speed manual
MM5 MERCHANDISED TRANS MAN 5 SPD PROVISIONS
Should be a NV3500
Either way, my tranny is not a happy camper due to negligence on the auto part store. They gave me the wrong fluid, shifted funny, so I called to double check and he said he gave me the correct stuff. Turns out, 75-90 doesn't lube up the tight spaces in my tranny, and will also ruin my synchros. Synchromesh is recommended, which is 5-30, now its hard to shift and is not making nice sounds. ugh.
You think they have to replace it? Can I take them to court? Im sure in the heck gonna try.
#4
CF Active Member
Only problem is that the Getrag 5l60m looks exactly like the nv3500, just different internals. I guess there were 4 different designs from 1988+ and the nv3500 I believe didn't come stock in those trucks until 1993.
Either way, my tranny is not a happy camper due to negligence on the auto part store. They gave me the wrong fluid, shifted funny, so I called to double check and he said he gave me the correct stuff. Turns out, 75-90 doesn't lube up the tight spaces in my tranny, and will also ruin my synchros. Synchromesh is recommended, which is 5-30, now its hard to shift and is not making nice sounds. ugh.
You think they have to replace it? Can I take them to court? Im sure in the heck gonna try.
Either way, my tranny is not a happy camper due to negligence on the auto part store. They gave me the wrong fluid, shifted funny, so I called to double check and he said he gave me the correct stuff. Turns out, 75-90 doesn't lube up the tight spaces in my tranny, and will also ruin my synchros. Synchromesh is recommended, which is 5-30, now its hard to shift and is not making nice sounds. ugh.
You think they have to replace it? Can I take them to court? Im sure in the heck gonna try.
New Venture Gear 3500 transmission - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The transmissions do have different configurations but it seems that GM wanted to have same lubricant for both transmissions.
I had the same problem with 2 nationally known auto parts stores try and tell me that the same lubricant for a early muncie type transmission transmission.
I feel the parts house has at least partial responsibility. Go up the food chain talking to manager after manager until you hit a brick wall. I have had success in the past be persistent.
#5
The NV3500 also uses Syncromesh transmission fluid as specified by GM.
New Venture Gear 3500 transmission - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The transmissions do have different configurations but it seems that GM wanted to have same lubricant for both transmissions.
I had the same problem with 2 nationally known auto parts stores try and tell me that the same lubricant for a early muncie type transmission transmission.
I feel the parts house has at least partial responsibility. Go up the food chain talking to manager after manager until you hit a brick wall. I have had success in the past be persistent.
New Venture Gear 3500 transmission - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The transmissions do have different configurations but it seems that GM wanted to have same lubricant for both transmissions.
I had the same problem with 2 nationally known auto parts stores try and tell me that the same lubricant for a early muncie type transmission transmission.
I feel the parts house has at least partial responsibility. Go up the food chain talking to manager after manager until you hit a brick wall. I have had success in the past be persistent.
Wish me luck. Any of the getrag, new venture gear, and Muncie transmissions are pretty impossible to rebuild, and very expensive.
#6
CF Active Member
If you have to get a new one try this link I am going to put it behind my next engine. Best bet for money on that transmission for what you are getting.
http://www.smartpartsauto.com/manual...500_chevy.html
If you look on Craigslist remember the same transmission was used in the S10.
http://www.smartpartsauto.com/manual...500_chevy.html
If you look on Craigslist remember the same transmission was used in the S10.
Last edited by Richardx2; March 31st, 2014 at 4:46 PM. Reason: S10 addition
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