I thought that I'd update this thread with some pics and end results... I'd been busy with harvest and haven't had much time, but managed to complete the swap. Harvest is now done and we've moved on to tillage so there is some time to spare.
When I crawled under the car, here is what I saw... Not a pretty sight.
I was busy tearing into the car, removing mounts, wires, bells and whistles when this just missed my noggin... For the uninformed, these parts don't typically fall off of a vehicle without some CATASTROPHIC precipitating factor.
This was the revised view
Now I've managed to accomplish something...
Shortly thereafter, I managed to remove the highly ventilated and slightly lightened gearbox....
And finally a view of the gaping hole left when I pulled the wounded gearbox.
While the car was down, I repaired the stripped out oil pan. When the car was built, Hyundai put in a drain plug that was too short. They have a TSB out and a longer plug to address the issue. When the previous owner (MIL and FIL) had it, they always had a quick lube or dealer service it. Well, they stripped the threads. To remedy the problem, they put in a longer plug (similar to the new OE replacement), but the first several threads were still gone, leaving only a couple at the end. So I took it off and bought a thread repair kit, drilled, tapped and inserted the threaded insert. Good as new.
Evidently I forgot to take any more pictures of the installation of the new (used) tranny, so you'll just have to settle for the review of the end result.
Once I got everything put together, the engine fired right up, no nasty noises and no CEL. Fluid levels were confirmed/topped off and down the road I went. The first few shifts were slightly harsh, but after that, it's working flawlessly. I can say, it's noticeably "tighter" when dropped into gear and shifts better too. There is now around 500 miles on it with no issues... I'd say she's a keeper.
The transmission was originally supposed to cost 500.00 but the yard that claimed to have it didn't. They wouldn't tell me where it was either. Some digging found it quite a drive east of me at the reduced price of 400.00 plus a 50.00 core and taxes. I can't drive there and back again for 50.00, so they can keep the core charge. So for the price of a hearty meal for my friend and a tank of fuel in his truck, we went and got it. New seals for the torque converter and output shafts, some exhaust gaskets and fluids brought the tranny replacement bill to around 550.00 (less fuel and food) for a 45k mile used tranny.
Since we're all BITOG'ers, I realize that inquiring minds want to know. The engine received Quaker State Ultimate Durability in 5w-30 with an OE Hyundai filter and the auto box got Eneos Type SP from NAPA. No additives or preservatives were used.
