Replacing blown gearbox??

[Fullysickcommodores]

Our son (16) being the responsible boy that he is , blew up his gearbox on the weekend . His car is a V6 auto, and I was just wondering if other commodore models are compatible with the VN. Or if it has to be a VN gearbox?

[1991_Vn2nV]

As long as its VN VP its fine I believe.

[SweetWagon]

yeah only vn or vp th700. the vr went to the electronic box 4l60e. how does a 16 year old get a license anyway??

[samuels]

yeah only vn or vp th700. the vr went to the electronic box 4l60e. how does a 16 year old get a license anyway?

learners,in a paddock

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Transmissions don't like going from R to D when the engine is redlining .....

[Garth]

im not sure about the compatability.

vn s1 and s2 run different crank bolts, need to change crank, stick with what it is, i.e. if it's a vns2, use a vns2.

[V85000i]

that's only manual to auto when changing the flywheel.

[PRH]

had mine rebuilt by a m8, he used good second hand bits and it only cost me 500 skins fitted.
I like to have my own stuff repaired
Best of luck Phillip Mildura

[samuels]

Our son (16) being the responsible boy that he is , blew up his gearbox on the weekend . His car is a V6 auto, and I was just wondering if other commodore models are compatible with the VN. Or if it has to be a VN gearbox?

series one or two? might be an ideal oppurtunity to convert to 5 speed,all the much easier if it's a series 2,you will just need manual gearbox,clutch kit and cable and pedal box,and a few other tid bits

[holden007]

series one or two? might be an ideal oppurtunity to convert to 5 speed,all the much easier if it's a series 2,you will just need manual gearbox,clutch kit and cable and pedal box,and a few other tid bits

Not sure if its that easy changing over to manual, I got quoted around minimum $2500 for a conversion, and the guy said there is a bit of work, especially if you want it done properly.

[samuels]

Not sure if its that easy changing over to manual, I got quoted around minimum $2500 for a conversion, and the guy said there is a bit of work, especially if you want it done properly.

noo not that much work,especially if you have done it before,that quote is very reasonable $2500,parts alone down here in tassie total up to $1500 second hand,thats for series 1 though

[holden007]

noo not that much work,especially if you have done it before,that quote is very reasonable $2500,parts alone down here in tassie total up to $1500 second hand,thats for series 1 though

I thought it was pretty reasonable aswell, I thought about it but then I said I'll go with the auto, because I have plans on buying a SS manual in the future.

[samuels]

I thought it was pretty reasonable aswell, I thought about it but then I said I'll go with the auto, because I have plans on buying a SS manual in the future.

glad to hear

all a conversion is for 5 speed , if series one,cheapest way out of it is to replace auto motor with manual,unplug your ECU wiring from behind kick panel,slide wiring thru and sit it on top of motor,pull out old motor and box(naturally once you have everything undone and the required things removed,like the tailshaft etc)
if series 2,just remove auto and flex plate,finding a manual flywheel for a series 2 may take a bit of hunting down,here in tassie any ways,once thats sorted,replace with manual flywheel,clutch kit,clutch cable,and removing plastic insert in console to accomadate new gear stick.

[AirStrike]

that's only manual to auto when changing the flywheel.

Nah in the V6 range they changed it between series I and II.