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1979 el camino transmission question?

i just got the el camino and as i checked it over i noticed the tranny only had two bolts holding it into place, mind you the car has been sitting for about 6 months. someone took the distributor and other odds and ends. i removed the tranny it wasn't even connected to the fly wheel, what do you thing should i use it or get another one? by the way it's a 350.

Update:

for the wise guy: i meant the torque converter was not connected to the fly wheel.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Huh?

    Ok, so what what missing?

    The flex plate? (automatics don't have flywheels)

    The torque converter? (it bolts to the flex plate)

    By 350, do you mean TH350? Transmission, or 350 CID engine?

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    If you have a lot of friends, you may regret the El Camino and its limited seating. However, the elky can haul stuff well - which would make it a good car/trucklet to haul things to college (in your near future). However, the Nova does have decent capacity, plus that extra seating. You really should decide which one will best fit with the type of life you live, and factor in the looks factor as a secondary thing. I personally would choose the elky on looks, but nova on real-world practicality over the next few years.

  • 1 decade ago

    Take the tranny in and have it checked, they can test it while its out, besides you can rebuild a turbo 350 for peanuts.

  • D W
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Was it just rebuilt or need rebuilt that's the real question have some one check it

    Source(s): GM MASTER TECH 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE
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  • 1 decade ago

    rebuild it it is cheaper and replace bolts.

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