Been having issues with the trans for quite some time now, and leaving the parking lot of the local Radio Shack was the final push. Truck has 1st and Reverse only. The lack of shifting has been traced to a 0720 code from my scangauge, so the shop installed a different sensor. Its shifting again, but I still have issues with a noisy pump or convertor. I've given the shop the go-ahead with a full rebuild. They initially quoted me $1900 over the phone, but could go as high as $2500-6. Got a call today, and they informed me that after teardown, a few extra parts needed replacing. Apparently, there were broken bands and retaining clips, too. I know nothing of transmission parts or complexity, so I just told him to fix it all for $26 plus tax. Other shops quoted me around $22 without seeing it, but had a weaker warranty.

So, for $26 and change, I'm getting a completely rebuilt trans with 30% higher line pressures for light to moderate towing. I could have spent a little less, but I'm also getting a 3yr/36k warranty with it, so that is worth a few extra bones to me. Your thoughts?

 

My thoughts: your getting bent over by that shop

 

Ouch. For that kind of scratch, I would have been tempted to pick up on a mega viper.... and then just pay someone to install it. (or, install it myself.....)

 

Seems steep, but market area may cause price to vary. Hope that not only includes higher pressure (not too sure about doing that unless sonnax kit) but hardened parts including planetary gear ugrade and more frictins in direct drum.

 

I spoke with 3 different shops in my area, and all three gave me similar quotes. Also, this is including a 3yr warranty on parts and labor. I realize that a rebuild kit is considerably cheaper, but I do not have those kinds of tools, nor do I have the time. Besides, the federal government is paying for it, not me. I need it done quickly and done right. I can't risk driving my 66 convertible in fall/winter weather.

He rattled off the upgraded parts that were recommended for towing, but I don't recall what they were, nor do I have a parts list in hand. For this area, the price seems about right. Might be cheaper in other areas, and might be cheaper for someone willing to do the job themselves.

 

Well a 3 year warranty is a kinda good deal (a great deal if uncle sam is paying for it) and they are probably putting in shift kits and high quality parts, I called 15 different places and the qoutes were from 1100 to 2200. The 1100 was of course in the hood of miami and they are probably replacing the internals with corolla parts lol, the 2200 was a guy who rebuilds drag and high output diesel engines and said I probably wouldn't need most of the stuff he is putting in it because of my lack of power.

 

I'll know how good of a deal I got when Uncle Sam cuts the check in the next 10days. Until then, I can only speculate. One of the shops did offer a bone stock reman from his shelf for $17 installed, but the warranty sucked and I plan on keeping this truck until I've finished paying for it. I figured that the extra expense of a good warranty and quality parts was worth it under the circumstances. Besides, I do occasionally tow a 14ft enclosed trailer full of dirtbikes, camp gear, and food for a week. I want this trans to last.

The last trans I had replaced in our family rig (manual) ran me $22 with a new clutch and a 12yr/12k that wasn't worth a damn 30mi later.