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Transmission Problems
Hi,
My 93 SVX recently died on the highway with transmission troubles (my parents drive it while I am at school, so I haven't seen it in person yet). They went to a mechanic and he quoted about $2500-3000 to fix the transmission. My parents are unwilling to spend that much money on the car, since it has given them problems in the past and the fix is probably more than the car is worth. Are there any alternative suggestions besides trying to sell the car? (no manual swap, i suggested it to my parents but none of them can drive stick) The AC also died too, don't know what that is a cause of or when it happened, and i doubt it is related. Suggestions on that fix are welcome, but I haven't actually inspected the car. Also, would anybody be interested in the car for parts/fix her up? Its located in the bay area, and it has HID lights. Thanks |
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Re: Transmission Problems
What do you mean exactly when you say it "died" on the highway...
The price quoted is probably the price to do a rebuild and that sounds about right. Depending on the condition of the interior and exterior and mileage, you may be able to get as much as $1000 for it by selling it. Depends greatly on miles and condition though. Being that it is a '93, it is an anniversary addition and is a little more desireable. Otherwise you can always swap in an auto trans and rear differential from another Suby as long as it is from a '91-'98. You will just simply need to R&R the transmissions, then you will need to take the LSD out of the SVX rear differential and swap it into the rear differential from the donor vehicle and then put that rear diff into the SVX. Last edited by 1986nate; 05-18-2009 at 02:11 AM. |
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Re: Transmission Problems
This is exaxtly why so many end up in the bone yard or stripped for parts. It's a shame.
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Re: Transmission Problems
Yes, this is exactly why so many SVXii end up parted out....and here's why another svx should never end up being salvaged because its transmission blew again.
Gravija, there's an 80% chance I can both fix your transmission and make your car fast and dependable for only $999. Once your parents are aware of what's really going on with the transmission and what can be done they may be willing to do this--you will also have to figure freight and installation costs. The nice thing with this route is the performance of the car is drastically improved along with the repair. Feel free to have them call me. My name is Mike and my number is 305-546-9359 Here's a link to the page on my website with the information on the transmission: http://www.ecutune.com/4eat.htm Here's a copy and paste of the same explanation I've given a couple others recently: Quote:
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Re: Transmission Problems
Yeah go with LAN's repair. 5-speed in the SVX is so 2005. A built 4eat will outrun a 5 speed any day.
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