NaturaTek Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 http://cnj.craigslist.org/car/751475917.html I'm going to assume to fix the reverse means getting a new trans, which is like a 1,000$ job, so perhaps I answered my own question and say it's not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yozsi Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 yea, its worth it for 600. but not 800 tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Like you said yozsi, the automagic tranny is failing. It it expensive to 'rebuild' and even then, 1/2 the time they don't last... If it was local, I'd buy it in a heart beat, just to swap in my 130k mile motor and MANUAL tranny... To buy with hopes of a good deal and just fix the tranny, never. Odds are it will be expensive grief. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailChaser Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 A guy in the club is selling his two pathies. It'd be a long drive, but it's a hell of a deal. http://tnt4x4club.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=511 recent events forcing sale. '88, 4x4, auto, cold a/c, very straight body, new tires, runs, but motor knocks. '89 4x4, 5 sp, "okay" body, spray on undercoating from body line down, new 3" body lift installed, steering shaft needs to be put back on from lift, new street tires, runs fine, needs LCA bushings, but I have them. pic is before lift and undercoating. $1000.00 for both. Located in Arlington, Tx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 IF (and only if) the frame is reasonably rust free AND you can do the wrench spinning yourself, then heck ya! Offer $600 and enjoy! But if you have to pay someone else to do the work, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Like you said yozsi, the automagic tranny is failing. It it expensive to 'rebuild' and even then, 1/2 the time they don't last... B Actually, most people I know put the Trans-Go" kit in when they rebuilt and it ended up a stronger unit than stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 First time I have heard of that kit, but then, I don't buy automagics... All I ever hear is tales of woe of autotragic trannys that fail, rebuilds that don't last or cost a fortune, etc. Most people you know don't post here? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Most people you know don't post here? B I was talking those who actually rebuilt...but most of them were on AC's forums. I know one guy local and the kit did wonders on his HB's. http://www.transgoperformance.com/faq.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Strange I know a few people around here with wd21's some of them tow real heavy and oversized loads, and they're autotragics have been fine. I asked and some said, I just have the stock cooler. Meanwhile mine has an intermittent reverse issue and it's never towed I think if you just change the fluid like what the manual says, and you just drive normally, the trans will be fine. My 93 has 215k miles on it, original trans, stock cooler. Just changed the fluid ever 60,000 kms. It shifts smoother, faster, and reverse is fine. My 95 on the other hand had brown fluid when I got it, so I had it flushed and will probably have to do it again and have the filter changed to see if it fixes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 A "smooth" shift, isn't always a good thing in an auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) i love my slushbox! frees my drinkin/smokin/rollin/gang sign hand. And is needed in drive-by's Like Calmini... I think slushboxes are over-hated... (have a 5 speed also, and like wheeling with the auto) Tows my boat fine, almost idles thru the mud in 4 lo. I did put an aftermarket cooler and external filter on it also for extra luck... Edited July 21, 2008 by MikeV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yozsi Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 gang sign hand.And is needed in drive-by's :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 A "smooth" shift, isn't always a good thing in an auto. Well on the 95, the 1-2 shifts are really rough unless you've been driving for an hour or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISlandBoy Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 (edited) i have an auto, bought the truck for 600, wasted tranny, had it rebuild, ran some B&M coolers and it drives great. Also, while they are rebuilding the tranny, i did a top overhaul, changed belts, radiator, starter, relocated oil filter. Right now i can easily sell my truck for 2k-3k, oh yeah new 31's, black rims 5 of them, roof rack, RC susp lift, lights and other crap. I need to post a picture of this thing. So yeah, I think it is worth it. Edited July 24, 2008 by ISlandBoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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