re: Auto tranny '96 850 Turbo...

My car with the factory, unmolested automatic transmission with 184,376
on the clock... right ow I know where on the 'Net (search it, you'll find
it.) there is a rebuilt 36/36 auto turbo transmission for +/- $971.00 USD.

I can get it swapped out for $400.00 USD.

Prudence or waste?

BW

Big wrote:
>
> My car with the factory, unmolested automatic transmission with 184,376
> on the clock... right ow I know where on the 'Net (search it, you'll find
> it.) there is a rebuilt 36/36 auto turbo transmission for +/- $971.00 USD.
>
> I can get it swapped out for $400.00 USD.
>
> Prudence or waste?
>
> BW


How's the rest of the car? Does it meet your needs for the foreseeable
future or are you planning to upgrade soon?

If it's in decent shape overall and has been reasonably well maintained
then it's probably worth it. $1400 is a lot cheaper than a new car and
your 850 could have a lot of miles left in her.

Then again, if your current transmission is working well, why swap it
out?

Flush and replace the fluid.

The price seems pretty reasonable, especially for removing and
replacing the transmission.

I am in the midst of doing it now, to replace the rear main, and it is
a royal PITA, much more difficult than with a 240 or 740.