1993 240sx convert automatic with OD (broken)

frank2 · Post by **frank2** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 9:53 pm

Automatic xmission went out, it is equipped with the overdrive. Will as regular 1993 automatic work, and simply bolt the OD on back or must we buy whole transmission with the OD? Not sure if the standard auto might have plate or such that is added to bolt on the OD.
IF we must get whole new transmission, where is best source and price, are the junk yard boxes any good, does anyone rebuild these reasonably? Or any other solutions you might suggest as money is very tight right now, but would love to get it back on road as is a great car. Any suggestions appreciated. Do know the 280's well but not much on the 240's

Post by **Hijacker** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:04 am

All S-chassis automatic transmissions come with overdrive included. I would consider a salvage yard transmission. It's a simple transmission, so plenty of shops can work on it. Just call around and find who in your area does the best work.

Post by **blkvrtswp** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:18 am

Perfect time to convert to 5-speed.

frank2 · Post by **frank2** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:50 am

Hijacker wrote:All S-chassis automatic transmissions come with overdrive included. I would consider a salvage yard transmission. It's a simple transmission, so plenty of shops can work on it. Just call around and find who in your area does the best work.

IS it worth it to have a shop rebuild, understand the clutches or such wear out. This one only had 49K when it went, In pristine condition, other then auto and crack in rear window.. We plane ot keep it 100% original. Is there a repair kit for these, and "S" covers what models (1993). Again not overly familiar with the 240s. Even the most basic stuff helps. Have checked junk yards in area but none there. One local guy claims he can fix these but wary as he claims, he can fix "anything". Wants 690 for rebuild. What is reasonable cost for the tran from yards.

buckandahalf · Post by **buckandahalf** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:37 pm

Auto transmissions from my local pull-a-part is $75 with a $25 core charge.

http://www.pullapart.com

Post by **blkvrtswp** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:49 am

$700 for a full warranty automatic transmission rebuild is reasonable.

BUT I would definitely try to find a used one - many are pulled for engine swaps and 5-speed swaps with very low mileage / no abuse. Should be dirt cheap like the post above states.

Good luck.

Post by **blkvrtswp** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:51 am

Also - you say it "went". What, exactly, does this mean. Slipping shifts? Wont go in any gear? Grinding noises?

frank2 · Post by **frank2** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 8:20 am

blkvrtswp wrote:Also - you say it "went". What, exactly, does this mean. Slipping shifts? Wont go in any gear? Grinding noises?

When put in gear there is a very slight whirring noise, the car might move a bit but soon stops, will do same in reverse, and park does work. Jacked up rear and tried it, pretty much same thing. Fluid is fine. You can hardly notice change when going from N to D, sounds like something is spinning but no harsh or loud noises. Idea's and wonder if any on forum did the conversion to stick and have auto laying about. Got to tell you this was wife's first ever new car, she loves it, but we have to keep to strict budget/ She is now "in late 60's and we start it periodically and keep it clean an waxed as best we can as sets in car port. She was single when she got it, but looks forward to it on road again. My Hound had never ridden in convert before and was totally astounded when top went down... One way or other will get it back on road, for now she has some medical issues, but does miss the beastie and I am impressed with how good it t=handled and the MPG, very nice machine. Will look at the site you sent. Again we really do appreciate the help

frank2 · Post by **frank2** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:36 pm

blkvrtswp wrote:$700 for a full warranty automatic transmission rebuild is reasonable.

BUT I would definitely try to find a used one - many are pulled for engine swaps and 5-speed swaps with very low mileage / no abuse. Should be dirt cheap like the post above states.

Good luck.

Sorry for delay, but wife has serious health issue and it will be costly, even when we are seniors. So if ANYONE out there wishes to do some charity and send us 240SX auto trans, would really appreciate it. We must now watch every dime for next year or more.. I guess I can install, but will be done in carport. For now thanks for all the ideas, would not spend $700 for rebuilt and simply cannot afford to buy used now. Note the SX is a convert my wife bought before we met, her pride and joy as first new car she ever bought.. would love to get it going.. Again thanks to all...

frank2 · Post by **frank2** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:42 pm

buckandahalf wrote:Auto transmissions from my local pull-a-part is $75 with a $25 core charge.

http://www.pullapart.com

Copy of what I sent to other poster, just a thanks and perhaps someone on 240 has one from 5 sp or such. Sure would help wife's morale as past few months a medical disaster...
Sorry for delay, but wife has serious health issue and it will be costly, even when we are seniors. So if ANYONE out there wishes to do some charity and send us 240SX auto trans, would really appreciate it. We must now watch every dime for next year or more.. I guess I can install, but will be done in carport. For now thanks for all the ideas, would not spend $700 for rebuilt and simply cannot afford to buy used now. Note the SX is a convert my wife bought before we met, her pride and joy as first new car she ever bought.. would love to get it going.. Again thanks to all...

Post by **blkvrtswp** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 5:37 am

Best places top find a cheap 240SX S13 Auto trans:

1) http://www.zilvia.net forums - the classifieds section, very active selling going on there
2) local craigslist - look for people selling 240SX parts or doing an SR20DET swap who don't need the KA auto trans
3) Facebook "Groups" for 240SX - there are a lot of groups, find some local to you and join and post a wanted to buy ad. For example "NY/NJ/CT 240SX parts swap" and "Tristate S13 owners"
4) Local to you junkyard groups - try http://www.car-part.com. I got a whole used KA engine delivered once for $300.

Good luck and best wishes to your wife!

PS Shops that do SR swaps might have auto KA trans laying around - I had a pile of them at one time...... look up your local speed shops and give them a call.

frank2 · Post by **frank2** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:33 pm

We cannot afford to buy in any way, shape or form. Medical bills will run into 6 numbers, and even we will be required to pay 3-5% will be devastating. Might end up with finding way to keep house...can get that serious. Would really help wife's morale if I could get her old 240 running again, that is point of it all. Right now she is very down about the costs of care and potential loss of home in few years. So any little thing would help. But sorry no buying at this time, would even hurt to pay shipping, We are in rural area so no shops, etc around. Should you run across site where xmission might be donated feel free to post our need. Thanks for ideas

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