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Long Knight · 11-05-2002, 10:46 AM

Is it better to repair or replace a 350 tranny?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-05-2002, 11:12 AM

Since we have an excellent transmission repair source, we always get ours rebuilt when needed. Replaceing with a used transmission is always a gamble unless the history is known.

There are good reputable sources that rebuild transmissions and the trick is knowing whether you have someone local or not that does a quality job.

You did not say what was wrong with yours and 350's are great transmissions, so your problem could be simple. It could be that your transmission just needs a seal or a fluid change or some other similiar fix. If that is the case than repair would be the way to go. If the vehicle won't move and the fluid is full and it smells bad, than a rebuild is what I would consider.

Jim

**COBALT** · 11-05-2002, 11:20 AM

Always post the symptoms. You'll find that for the most part the folks here have experienced just about everything.

I'd also recomend stocking up on literature for your Th350. The more you know the easier it will be to diagnose problems.

11-05-2002, 10:46 AM	#1
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	Repair or Replace Tranny Is it better to repair or replace a 350 tranny? __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

11-05-2002, 11:20 AM	#3
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Always post the symptoms. You'll find that for the most part the folks here have experienced just about everything. I'd also recomend stocking up on literature for your Th350. The more you know the easier it will be to diagnose problems. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

11-05-2002, 11:12 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Since we have an excellent transmission repair source, we always get ours rebuilt when needed. Replaceing with a used transmission is always a gamble unless the history is known. There are good reputable sources that rebuild transmissions and the trick is knowing whether you have someone local or not that does a quality job. You did not say what was wrong with yours and 350's are great transmissions, so your problem could be simple. It could be that your transmission just needs a seal or a fluid change or some other similiar fix. If that is the case than repair would be the way to go. If the vehicle won't move and the fluid is full and it smells bad, than a rebuild is what I would consider. Jim



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