2G DSM Auto Trans / Torque converter pilot bushing / bearing

[Bleakley]

I just sold the engine out of my 2G FWD and am selling the trans to a friend of mine.
Unfamiliar with all the ins and outs of the DSM world, there is a pilot bushing installed on the end of the crankshaft for the automatics.
Okay, no big deal, just go buy another one if you need one...

UUUUHHHHH????? Wrong.
Where do we source pilot bushings when we need them? My buddy is going to be converting his car from 5-speed to Auto and is going to need the bushing.

 

[DSMPT]

It's already discontinued. Need to find an used or look for some shop who still has it in stock. I think some still exist in Japan.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Your friend will need this, sorry, its not for sale.

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[609DSM]

Ah yes, the life of a DSM owner in 2020 . I hope you can find the part you need or a retro fit at the very least. I've run into this issue a few times myself with other parts.

 

[Bleakley]

I know what part is needed. Mainly asking where to source it, if there’s still a place that has em. Seems they’re all gone.
Was hoping someone was machining these for themselves who might do it for someone else.

Wish I had a lathe or CNC, I’d be pumping these out for y’all.

 

[DSMPT]

What I did on my 2g auto gsx is I used one from a 2001 2.4L galant (The same pilot bushing as the one on 2.4L Spyder) by machining to enlarge the smaller part of inner stepped part (The green part in the second pic below). IIRC, the ID of larger part was the same as turbo DSM. It's also discontinued but easier to find a NOS or an used.

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[Bleakley]

Okay, glad to hear there are at least other options you can make work, thus increasing the chance of getting something together.

 

[EC17PSE]

Your friend will need this, sorry, its not for sale.

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Stm lists this part number as in stock. Wonder if they got them? Its only saying for the 6 bolt though? Did they change bushes in the 7 bolt.

 

[Bo0sTeD 4G63]

I also had the same problem about a month ago and I took a chance buying the 2.4 in hopes it would fit but it didn't. I had to do the same as @DSMPT did. Everything fits and works just fine you just need to shave the inner side a little like he said.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

If I get a chance ( my house got hit by lightning on Friday) I can give dimensions so they can be machined by a shop. Just give me some time, lotta stuff fried in the strike. Didn't get my shop thank goodness.

 

[jpmxrider489]

If I get a chance ( my house got hit by lightning on Friday) I can give dimensions so they can be machined by a shop. Just give me some time, lotta stuff fried in the strike. Didn't get my shop thank goodness.

Did you get a chance to look at the specs for the bushing?

 

[Bleakley]

Yeah we need specs. If you’re willing to ship it to me, I’ll pay you for it, take measurements and ship it back if need be. Really would like to get this information out there.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

I really haven't I had a used one that I sent to a member to do that exact thing and then hopefully make a run of them. I have one more in the back of a crank that I could try to measure but yes I am still busy with all the damage and repairs and new discoveries so I'm sorry.

 

[Bleakley]

All good brother. Thanks

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

I have the one in the back of a crank that I just need TIME to do it and make a drawing. I don't want to let you guys down. Old age makes me slower than I used to be. :/