Looking at a used 5spd D/R, what to check?

[lostinthe202]

Gonna try and check out this used 5spd D/R tomorrow. According to the yard, it's an '85 with 130k. What should I look for aside from overall dirt/oil? How much play is acceptable in the input shaft? Anything else I can check with it out of the car and on the floor?

 

Thanks!

 

Will-

[bratman18]

Gonna try and check out this used 5spd D/R tomorrow. According to the yard, it's an '85 with 130k. What should I look for aside from overall dirt/oil? How much play is acceptable in the input shaft? Anything else I can check with it out of the car and on the floor?

 

Thanks!

 

Will-

 

That's pretty much it......there shouldn't be any input shaft play, or very little! Make sure all the plugs and sensors etc are there. unless it's a lot of oil leakage, don't be afraid. I have never seen one that isn't leaking a little. I just brought my spare home today and it's a low mileage one and it's leaking some. Make sure you get the shift linkage etc, as well! And interior trim!