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

 

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!