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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 30 2012, 08:03 AM (878 Views) | |
| bretts | Aug 30 2012, 08:03 AM Post #1 |
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I'm in the position to buy a 2001 metro LSi (even though I want a 3cyl!!) for a low low price because the automatic transmission needs replacing. is it possible to get a 5 speed transmission installed instead? What all would I need to find at a junk yard to do this? I can find a mechanic that works out of his truck to do the job for under $300, just need to buy the parts
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| Car Nut | Aug 30 2012, 08:41 AM Post #2 |
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Been done lots of times by others on here. Sure somebody can quickly come up with some links for a how to. Welcome, by the way. |
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| bretts | Aug 30 2012, 08:42 AM Post #3 |
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I figured it had been done, been looking to get a metro since I sold my geo tracker... just don't want an automatic. is the lsi L4 engine better on gas than the 3cyl? |
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| Murf 59 | Aug 30 2012, 08:54 AM Post #4 |
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It can be done. Takes a lot of work. And a donor car. Why not hold out for a 5spd car instead of doing a conversion? Welcome to the forum |
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| bretts | Aug 30 2012, 09:27 AM Post #5 |
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I suppose I'll hold out. I've got no reason to rush the decision. I do see a 5spd w/ 33k miles for $3k I might buy if the seller ever contacts me back!!! |
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| Harleymetro | Aug 30 2012, 09:57 AM Post #6 |
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What state are you in? How much are they asking for the 2001? Some one my need it. |
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| bretts | Aug 30 2012, 10:09 AM Post #7 |
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http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3193651231.html Here is the ad, they want $800 though I bet you could talk them down to cheaper. selling a car without a transmission doesn't much to back up the car to haggle! |
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| bretts | Sep 1 2012, 10:06 PM Post #8 |
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I found another auto 1.3L geo... DAMMIT!!! I cannot seem to find a 5spd. Is it REALLY hard to do the conversion? @_@ |
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