1G Clutch housing/Transmission housing compatibility

[doebelj1]

Hey guys, I recently brought my 90 AWD TSI Talon into a shop to have them replace the clutch, I would have done it myself but I just moved and don't have anywhere near the tools to repair it. I stopped in today to check on the progress and the bell housing on my transmission had a nice chunk that cracked and broke off. Long story short, I need a new bell housing.

From what I'm finding, a new one is going to be roughly 450 to 500 bucks. I have found a few transmissions for 1g eclipse's and even a 90 AWD transmission for $300. My question holds the weight as to whether I can find a transmission cheaper than that, but I'm curious to know if the 91-94 bell housings will still be compatible with my 90?

I also didn't know if anyone knew someone in Raleigh, NC who can weld something like this... I'm dirt poor right now and think this would be a cheaper fix?

 

[19Eclipse90]

All 1G AWD manual transmission bell housings are the same.

 

[pauleyman]

If youre thinking you can just unbolt the bellhousing you cant. It doesnt work that way. And the actual castings are the same but the shifters are not. Its easier to get an assebled bell housing or another tranny.

 

[doebelj1]

Thanks for the replies! I actually did a ton of searching and found that it would just be easier to install a different transmission. Got one from a 90 GSX. Seems to be working fine! Thanks!