1996 GT 4EAT trans problems.

[Perkul8r]

So. I am going to look at a 1996 Legacy GT that has around 230,000 miles on it and has some trans problems. Owner says it lost 3rd gear and slips out of drive.

I am just curious if this trans is just toast, or if there could be something else I could look at to possibly fix it so i can drive it for the time being.

I am just trying to get some info before i go on the four hour drive to where the car is located. Oh, I plan on at least trailering it home.

Thanks.

[chuckthefuk]

Dont bother fixing it.. 4EAT is not as easy as 5MT when disassembled.. and even still the knowledge needed to disassemble and reassemble is no cake walk.

Just call a local junk yard and find a 4EAT from them.. It has to be cheaper thena 4 hour drive to get a parts car.

-Chuck

[Perkul8r]

I am actually looking at buying another car, not a parts car. The guy has a 96 GT with higher miles but will sell it to me for $500 cause it has trans problems. I was just trying to see if the trans could be easily fixed or just junk it.

[ouch1011]

If the rest of the car is in incredible shape, it might be worth it.

Otherwise, 230k is a lot. There will almost certainly be other worn out parts at that mileage, so you'll probably be looking at spending a LOT of money to get it into shape.

Plan on spending $500-$1000 to replace the 4EAT if you replace it yourself. Add another $500-$600 to have a shop do it.