Originally posted by btrautman:
Bill,

Offhand I don't know what will fit from other years. If you were a diy type person I would suggest trying the rebuild yourself. With buying from Phoenix you get a dyno tested unit with a new torque converter. If the old atx is cracked then they won't accept it as a core so your price goes up about another 300 dollars or so. Still you get a dyno tested rebuilt unit with new tc.

The crack that I had in my tranny was I due to I think high fluid pressures from worn valve body that created high internal pressures which also cracked my direct clutch housing....

If you plan on keeping the car for awhile, I really would suggest the rebuilt unit from Phoenix. I have two Contour's myself both 95's and I am planning to rebuild the other atx next year......that is if I can get FastCourgar to sell me back the tools!!!

Regards,
Bob



Bob - I agree and understand everything you have said; only problem is that this is not my Contour. I assisted the co-worker & mother of the young daughter in her purchase of the Contour. I am a DIY'er, big time. My daily driver (100 miles a day) is a 1986 GTI that I bought new. Has over 337k miles on her and still get's over 32 mpg on the original engine. My 1979 GMC VanDura has 521k miles on the orig TH-350 automatic transmission. I use to campaign Opels in SCCA Showroom Stock. All of this while doing my own maint/repair and mods. I just don't want to rebuild someone else's when she needs to be back on the road ASAP. I can see where this would take me months!!!
I will check on the Phoenix solution. thanks - Bill