96 base model transmission problems

[Phix]

First, my dad's 1996 base model Lumina had its engine rebuilt (after it blew up while idling) at 180,000km. Now, the transmission won't engage in overdrive OR reverse. In drive, it won't exceed 50km/h. Can anybody please help?

[dwalmop]

Hate to say this, but it sounds like new transmission time. Sorry. There IS the proper amount of fluid, right?

[Phix]

How much woudl it cost replacing the transmission?

[9c3]

I'm not sure where you live, but it costs around $2200 CAD to rebuild a Lumina tranny. Probably close to $3500 CAD to replace it with a new one.

[logankelly]

where you from ? Mine was done for 550.00

[Phix]

My dad had it rebuilt. Cost him $1300 CAD at Mr. Transmission.

[luminator96]

Same thing happened to my car ... mine blew at 168,000 miles with extremly rough dricing. The tranny more then likly blew the core, the weak part of the tranny and prolyl tore it all up. Cost me 1200 for a rebuild ... replacing two parts and bunch of hours. I would say if you got the tools swap the tranny for a new one OR sell that car for what its worth and buy a new car.

[9c3]

Originally Posted by logankelly

where you from ? Mine was done for 550.00

I have the infamous PCS problem and when I was calling around for quotes, I asked the guy who gave me the lowest quote($500) what it would cost to rebuid the whole thing. He gave me a ballpark figure of about $2200.

The guy who is actually doing my PCS as we speak gave me roughly the same figure. He's a brother of a guy I work with so I don't think it's in his best interest to swindle me. Mind you, this is based on what he charged a guy he didn't know, who's son decided to do burnouts in his Grand Prix and completely destroyed the entire tranny.

A fully remanufactured 4T65E costs about $1200 CAD from an actual rebuilder + Installation + taxes. That's at least $2000 in Ontario.

I'm guessing that having the tranny shop do everything themselves would cost a little bit more.

Am I missing something here?

[logankelly]

Mine was a 4t60e on a 97 model where you from phix