The tranny finall blew this today :( need advice
 

Well today the trans finally went out. Something shot out of the pan :/. I purchased a used transmission with 40,000 on it for $150 (couldn't pass that kind of deal up). And I am going to have my friend/mechanic help me put it in. Could anybody give me like a complete list of things such as gaskets and stuff I may need? Also a list of problems that I can expect to run into would be fantastic.I have an 02 ls

I can't give you a full list, but this would be a great time to switch over to Dexron 6

I can't help, but I wanted to point something out.

Blowing a tranny, means something completely different to the car crowd...

Good luck!

Lmao that was pretty funny. I hate that you can't edit the posting title -.-

Sure you can, just post what you want it to say. I'll take that line, make it say that, then delete your post requesting the change :thumbsup:

I've been between royal purple and dexron 6. Why do you recommend dexron 6?

Because it's GM's new fluid, synthetic, runs cooler, breaks down less, and is 100% compatible with cars that require Dex 3.

If you want to run anything else, that's your call. Just don't go back to Dex3 since there is a better alternative with the GM stamp of approval.

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Youll need the fluid, a new filter which most likely will come with a flimsy rubber gasket. The original pan gasket is rusable if it hadnt been changed out yet... It's a rubber and metal gasket. If it were me I'd get a new metal/rubber one anyways :) Napa sells the filter and original gasket for around $30 IIRC

Ok i will take your word for it lol. I really have no knowledge with transmissions so I appreciate your advice. I got the cv shafts out today along with the air filter box and snorkel. Tomorrow my mechanic is gonna help me drop it down.

That's what my mechanic recomended. I already got it today! :)