I took my '98 Oldsmobile Cutlass to the mechanic today. He said that the "Output Shaft Bearing in the transmission is bad" and is causing other problems in the car. He couldn't give me an estimate on how much repairs would cost because he doesn't work on transmission problems. Can someone give me an idea of how much this is going to cost? At this point, I'm terrified because we've had this car LESS than a year and we've spent over $1000 on repairs (it's been in the shop 4 times). Someone please give me some hope!!! Also, he said that the "Center pivot in the wiper transmission system is broken"...any idea on how much that'll cost?! I'm a clueless woman when it comes to cars and I don't have a lot of money to invest either...any advice?
2006-08-05 07:36:06 · 3 answers · asked by no one 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Output bearing is located on the outside transmission casing where the driveshaft(s) come out of the transmission. This should not be a really big repair -- drive shaft will have to be removed, bad bearing and seal replaced and lubricant topped off. Used wiper motor/transmission cost appx $30.00 and is about a 15 - 20 min replacement.
2006-08-05 07:43:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a good used transmission, its a front wheel drive and the cost of rebuilding it isnt going to be cost effective unless you know someone that can do it for you. as for the center pivot its not to expensive to fix. now always remember when you buy a used car your buying someone elses problems.
my suggestion, save your money, drive it till the transmission goes poop and then have it rebuilt professionally with a gauruntee, just my opinion back by 20 plus yrs in the industry
2006-08-05 14:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to check in to buying a good used transmission with low Miles on it,,this one is going to cost you about more than it is worth,,if you do decide to have it repaired,,its going to cost about 1200 bucks to have done,,and that's a lot,,verses around 500 for a low mileage used one,,i mechanic fr a living,,and once these transmissions give trouble,,they need to be changed,,i hope this help,s.
2006-08-05 14:44:01 · answer #3 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋