Cody Adams

So my transmission decided to bite the bullet. It won't get beyond second gear. I even tried changing the filter and new fluid with Lucas no slip in it. Still no good. Well anyways I've seen a lot of 4l60-e transmissions for sale, new and used. What I wanted to know is can I use any one even out of a truck as long as it's an automatic and is for sure a 4l60-e? I don't know much about transmissions and was wondering also is it hard to put in yourself? Do you need special tools? I have the 3.8 v6 BTW. The only way ill end up not selling this car is if i can save some money and do it myself or find somewhere really cheap. But i love this car.

98CayenneT/A

No, any 4l60e will not work. V6 have a different input shaft ( 298 mm ), different bell housing, different torque converter.

Ls 4l60e has a bolt hole at the 12 o'clock position on the bell housing, 300 mm input shaft.

What year is your vehicle ?

As far as removing your transmission, it's not a bad job at all. If it's your first time I recommended it not be your daily driver and have another vehicle available.

No special tools needed, just various sockets and different length extensions.

Cody Adams

What year is your vehicle ?

I have a 2001 chevy camaro 3.8l v6. So how do i know which one i need? What questions should i be asking?

98CayenneT/A

Why not pull it out and bring it to a shop for a rebuild ?

Cody Adams

98CayenneT/A

If you pull the transmission yourself you could get a stock rebuild for around $700.

You looking to fix the v6 car then sell and buy a Ls1 f-body ?

Cody Adams

I was considering selling as is and getting something else.