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#698589 07/21/03 05:59 AM
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Hello everyone. I am looking at a used 98 SVT Contour, but the transmission is shot. I don't have details yet of what exactly is wrong (going to check out the car this week). I am going to assume the worst and say it's toast. I am looking for suggestions on rebuilding/replacing the transmission. I know that the trans has always been the weak point of the SVT and am willing to put some money into fixing it right. I had a 2000 SVT and always regretted selling it. I can get a great deal on this car, but want the trasmission to last for a while. Thanks in advance.


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Look in the group buy section. You can get a tranny prepped by Rousch for $750. By far it's your cheapest/best alternative for replacement. I had mine repaired/rebuilt and that alone cost $1,600 (which does NOT include install/removing from the car).

http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=groupbuy&Number=346308&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=7&fpart=1


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Originally posted by tm-svt:
Hello everyone. I am looking at a used 98 SVT Contour, but the transmission is shot. I don't have details yet of what exactly is wrong (going to check out the car this week). I am going to assume the worst and say it's toast. I am looking for suggestions on rebuilding/replacing the transmission. I know that the trans has always been the weak point of the SVT and am willing to put some money into fixing it right. I had a 2000 SVT and always regretted selling it. I can get a great deal on this car, but want the trasmission to last for a while. Thanks in advance.



As TommySVT said the GroupBuy is a bargan. If that is closed try Terry Haines.

Whatever you end up with remember to do the Focus Shift Tower upgrade if you get the SVT.

Regards, Alan


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Thanks for the suggestions guys! The rousch prepped tranny sounds like a great deal. I am going to go look at the car tomorrow and check the damage.


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