Hi all,
I have an 03 Matrix XR as follows:
I think this is a "C59" transmission (please correct me if I'm wrong on that). Well, long story short at around 80k miles it's apparently self destructed. I was a bit incredulous about this at first because manuals should be more reliable than that. I've read there's apparently a poorly designed bearing that has been causing frequent issues. Well, can't win them all. I'm also almost certain there is internal damage as a result of whatever part coming apart in there, meaning rebuilding the existing transmission is probably not an option (on top of my limited time).
My question though, is that I want to buy and install a replacement. BUT I don't want to get one with the exact same defect that will grenade itself in 100 miles. Which means I'd like to put in a 2005+ C59 (because I've read they made some adjustments to fix the bad design of the '03 version) or possibly C60 which I heard is almost compatible, possibly requiring a change of flywheel. I'd even be open to converting to an automatic if it's not too hard (I figure it probably is, I am by no means a toyota or corolla expert). We just want to get the car back on the road on the cheap (relatively I know) and using my own fairly good mechanical prowess.
The entire rest of the car is in good shape and it should have many years of service left.
Unfortunately I can't find a straight answer as to what's compatible. Can anyone help me out here and enumerate my options?
Thanks, I really appreciate your time!
I have an 03 Matrix XR as follows:
Code:
ATM,MTM: MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MTM);
BODY: HATCHBACK (HB);
GEAR SHIFT TYPE: MTM, 5-SPEED FLOOR SHIFT (5F);
GRADE: XR TYPE (XR);
ENGINE 1: 1800CC 16-VALVE DOHC EFI (1ZZFE);
My question though, is that I want to buy and install a replacement. BUT I don't want to get one with the exact same defect that will grenade itself in 100 miles. Which means I'd like to put in a 2005+ C59 (because I've read they made some adjustments to fix the bad design of the '03 version) or possibly C60 which I heard is almost compatible, possibly requiring a change of flywheel. I'd even be open to converting to an automatic if it's not too hard (I figure it probably is, I am by no means a toyota or corolla expert). We just want to get the car back on the road on the cheap (relatively I know) and using my own fairly good mechanical prowess.
The entire rest of the car is in good shape and it should have many years of service left.
Unfortunately I can't find a straight answer as to what's compatible. Can anyone help me out here and enumerate my options?
Thanks, I really appreciate your time!