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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: sayreville nj
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not sure, but think trans is a gonner
driving home from work today. 18hours later....stopped to get a beer and go shower. and when i pulled out of liquer store, gave gas, and heard rattleing noises. like if something had fallen off car.
got to stop sign and when i gave gas, it moved slowely. naturally, got a red light. when i stopped. there was no going forward. reved only. dropped into 2 and 1 to see if anything would happen and nothing. heard more rambling. like if things were grinding up and falling out/off... put in reverse, and was able to get off road into local gun shop. looked under car, all looked good. back in drive and nothing. but then i dropped it all the way down....shifter. and got moving. was able to crawl couple hundred feet to my house. so trans gone?? if so, what will it cost me to replace??? thanks for any help. figures, work a second job to try and get ahead. and then boom ![]() |
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
It could be the torque converter. It sounds like it took a dive on you and more than likely took out the rest of the transmission. Prices vary depending on shop and materials with shift kits, parts etc.
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
What kind of beer did you get?
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
jegs sells tranny's for usually cheaper than the rebuild of your current, that's the route I'm going
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
sounds like the trans is toast... i have a great rebuilder if you feel like going to Nassau County ..
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
How much would rebuild cost?
Should I attempt to drop it and have it looked at? Haven't had time to search much yet. Back at work. Thanks for replies. Drink of choice is heiniken Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
Call around and ask about prices with warranty with and with out taking it out. Some places won't give a warranty unless they install it. Also call people that might have had good or bad experiences with shops in your area.
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
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It cost me $600 for the re-build with a new torque converter and flexplate. BTW.. mine is a TH350
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
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600 aint too bad altho i really didnt want to have to fix a trans. but guess ill check around. that was your trans? you pulled it and took to a shop to get redone and thats it. |
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Robert Olson Transport
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
the aamoco down on route 9 is a thief.. i will ask my son around here who is a good rebuilder...hes got alot of friends down here who are all into cars.. i paid $525 for a rebuilt th350 with a shift kit and new torque converter installed on my 82
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
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After installing it, I had to take it to the guy who re-built it and had to have him do some adjusting and stuff, because it wasn't shifting right, but that's normal though, because it was hard for him to determine shift points and stuff when it's just a flat bench re-build and no R&R. good luck to you!
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: sayreville nj
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
think i have 700r in my truck.
not sure if ill attempt to remove it or not. gotta get out and get prices |
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Check out Harbor Freight for a tranny jack if there's one near you, the most expensive one is cheaper than paying someone to remove it.
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
called a local place today, looking for ballpark price.
guy told me main dude wasnt there to give me price, but 3-4 to remove trans....then money for what needs fixing |
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
The trans in my suburban went to hell recently and I ordered a newly rebuilt one from bowtie overdrives out of cali. Real good company, they dyno test all of their transmissions and also vehicle test them. They have "mule" vehicles they install every transmission they build into and actually drive them to make sure everything works as it should. Cooling system, lockup, etc. I think the price is right for what you get. It's worth it for me because I plan on having my suburban for a long time. Here is a link to their level 2 unit I got. It performs great and has a nice warranty also. http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...m.php?ITEMID=8
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Robert Olson Transport
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
jason its not a big deal to remove the trans... if you need help get hold of me and i will run by you and show you how to do it
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
couple prices..in the 800 range.
for rebuilds jacked truck up the other day to see whats under there....pretty sure 700r4 today looked under truck and see i have trans fluid staining driveway |
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
You can tell by the pan shape on which tranny it is.
I am getting ready to yank mine too. The front pump hosing is leaking on mine (I think)
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Re: not sure, but think trans is a gonner
Thanks. Think I saw square 700 pan. Didn't count bolts but looked square
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