shawnmos
02-12-2009, 01:03 AM
Hi all. I have an 89 LXi automatic with 250k miles on the original transmission. It is slipping and the transmission place I brought it to confirmed that it needs to be rebuilt. Seeing as how the starting price is $1000 I don't want to spend that on such an old car which has other problems as well.
I am looking at picking up a used transmission. What transmissions will work in the LXi? I've read that the 3geez came with 4 speed autos and 5 speed autos. I'd assume that the LXi has the 5 speed. What about the LX? Would an LX transmission from a 87 work in my 89 LXi?
Also how involved is changing out the transmission on these cars? Can it be done on jack stands and is it a 2 man job, or can it be done with just 1 person? I've never messed with a front wheel drive car before. The transmission place I brought it to said they would put in one I brought them for $350. That's not bad but I'd rather do it myself if it's possible.
I am looking at picking up a used transmission. What transmissions will work in the LXi? I've read that the 3geez came with 4 speed autos and 5 speed autos. I'd assume that the LXi has the 5 speed. What about the LX? Would an LX transmission from a 87 work in my 89 LXi?
Also how involved is changing out the transmission on these cars? Can it be done on jack stands and is it a 2 man job, or can it be done with just 1 person? I've never messed with a front wheel drive car before. The transmission place I brought it to said they would put in one I brought them for $350. That's not bad but I'd rather do it myself if it's possible.