Transmission

[kevin hughes]

I need help with my auto tranny.  I was told not to repair the original.   There was a another tranny,  stronger and would fit easly.  Problem, I don't remember  which tranny or vehicle to get it from. My car is the  1980. 6 cyl.  Auto trans.  Drive and reverse went out. Previous owner pulled out tranny and quit. Also missing torque convert. 

[amcfool1]

hi, and welcome to the den! Before we can answer any questions, um, tell us what car/engine/ trans you have! If you have an automatic, it is the TQ998, and is a VERY good trans. Whoever told you not to rebuild it, is simply wrong.
There is a stronger trans out there, the TQ 727, out of FSJs, that will bolt in, but it will take about 20hp more to turn than a 998. A stock 258 can not really afford this, but, its there  if you want. good luck, gz

[eaglefreek]

Do you have a 4cyl. or 6 cyl? Either way as amcfool mentioned, it's a Torqueflite transmission. The 4cyl will have a 904 and the 6cyl. a 998 which is a 904 with some very minor changes. The TF727 is heavier and requires more HP to turn not mention they have a higher first gear ratio which will kill acceleration. If you have a 6cyl. with a 998, you can have it rebuilt to TF999 specs.  Which I think gives it one more clutch plate and a wider front band, if I recall. I was told it's one of the easiest transmissions  to rebuild. Find a Jeep or offroad shop and ask them who they use to rebuild their transmissions.

[AMC1]

anyone care to give a ball-park figure on what they could expect t pay for an automatic transmission rebuild?

[amcfool1]

around here, about $800. complete (with tq. converter) a little more if they have to pull and reinstall. Had one done last year. So what Eagle do you have?  good luck, gz

[TEagle85]

I just rebuilt my 998 recently. If your handy with tools and very little common sense you can rebuild it yourself.   I pulled and reinstalled with a motorcycle lift with little to no help.
I spent about $200 on a torque converter (it was a custom one I had made, check my project thread for links)
about another $175 on a "performance" rebuild kit. (links also on my project thread I think)
about $75 on a transgo shift kit which is not really needed.
most tools like bearing/bushing presses and slide hammers I rented from autozone. I also used a lot of sockets to press in the new bushings.
to be safe I would order some extra bushings incase they are pressed in wrong and you need to try again. Thats the only issue I ran into, they are pretty cheap too.
Add another $75-100 for extras like fluid, cleaners, tools etc.

I wasn't even sure how this trans worked before I tore into it. Works great with about 1000 miles on it so far.

hope this helps.
 

[AMC1]

I am somewhat curious. I have an '83 with the model 998. When I get through with the project I'm working on I'll mention what I think will be a bit of a brain twister when trying to diagnose a trans - driveline - rear end problem in my other Eagle. Not too long ago I would have though $800 was expensive but my neighbors  can't seem to get anything done on their cars for less than $400 today. TEagles may have something there also however.

[Baskinator4]

While I've never personally taken one of these in for a rebuild, I can imagine $800 is reasonable today. The 998 is one of the easiest auto transmissions to rebuild, and it would only take an experienced professional a few hours.

Of course that does not include removal and reinstallation in the vehicle. You would need to take it to the shop yourself.

[AMC1]

If I ever get to that point I'll have to get a quote on how much extra for them to remove & reinstall.

[eaglefreek]

About 5 years ago, I paid $600 for a performance rebuild(to 999 specs) with a new converter.  I removed and installed the transmission myself. However, one thing to consider, most shops may not warranty the transmission if they don't install it.

[AMC1]

I forgot about that warranty.