1979 volvo 244 auto transmission needed

[David]

does anyone know where a good place to start looking for a transmission for
a 1979 volvo 244? I have a 244 with a GOOD engine and body,would be worth
fixing .
would i be better off to fix mine or buy another ?
what would i be looking to spend on this (ball park)

 

[James Sweet]

does anyone know where a good place to start looking for a transmission for
a 1979 volvo 244? I have a 244 with a GOOD engine and body,would be worth
fixing .
would i be better off to fix mine or buy another ?
what would i be looking to spend on this (ball park)

Where are you? Pull A Part in Lynnwood, WA had a number of them last time I
was there, $55 for a transmission, pull it yourself. If the car is in decent
shape then of course it's worth fixing. A transmission up to '85 model year
will work for you, newer ones lack the speedo drive.

 

[G Klein]

Just change the tailshaft housing