Best SoCal place for transmissions....

Ladogaboy · 09-16-2003, 08:23 AM

Well, it looks like my tranny is finally going out. yippeee!

Anyway, I've been quoted $2,000 for a new and $1,000 for a used (used, mind you, not rebuilt) transmission. Not to mention, my tranny is a manual.

I'm going to call around some more, though, because I think those prices are a little on the high side.

Any suggestions on where I might inquire about a replacement?

Ugh, my only other option would be to maybe try and trade it in. Either way, at this moment I can't afford option A or B.

BrewMaster · 09-19-2003, 10:52 AM

$2000? damn man, that is a down payment on a new ride. what do you have? is it worth putting 2 grand into it?

Ladogaboy · 09-19-2003, 07:59 PM

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Originally posted by BrewMaster
$2000? damn man, that is a down payment on a new ride. what do you have? is it worth putting 2 grand into it?

Nope. That's why I've begun looking elsewhere.

ramazank2 · 09-19-2003, 09:25 PM

I am regreting what I did.

My tranny was going so I took it to AAMCO. They said it was going to be a minimum of 500 to drop it to look at it. So they do that and tell me that it needs to be rebuilt. Now I was at the point pay 500 they put it back together and it isnt fixed or pay 2600 to rebuild!!! I told them that was way too much and eventually talked them down to 1800 plus 3 yr warranty. So did that

Then a few days later my EGR valve had to be replaced then my Fuel pump had to be replaced. So i have spent over 3000 in the past few months. I am so wishing I had sold it.

Ladogaboy · 09-19-2003, 10:20 PM

The thing is, as much trouble as it seems, it is still cheaper than buying a new vehicle. My problem is that I can't really afford a new vehicle either....

The dilemma continues....

ramazank2 · 09-19-2003, 10:21 PM

My situation exactly....

johnnymk · 09-20-2003, 11:58 AM

What kind of car is it?

What are the symptoms of the tranny?

Ladogaboy · 09-20-2003, 12:50 PM

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Originally posted by johnnymk
What kind of car is it?

What are the symptoms of the tranny?

It's a '94 Escort, and it uses a Mazda tranny. I haven't checked on exactly what model, but I've seen rebuilt/remanufactured Mazda trannies for about $700.

Anyway, symptoms....

It kicks out of gear, especially in 5th and at higher rpms.
It has trouble shifting into 1st and Reverse from the neutral position.
It sounds like there are a bunch of little, metal guys dancing around and having a party in there... and it sounds like everyone is invited.

johnnymk · 09-20-2003, 02:15 PM

The shifting problem sounds like a stretched cable or misadjusted cable.
However, the noise doesn't sound good. Is the noise the same with the clutch engaged or with the clutch pedal down to the floor?
If you ride the clutch a lot, it could just be the throwout bearing.

Ladogaboy · 09-20-2003, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnnymk
The shifting problem sounds like a stretched cable or misadjusted cable.
However, the noise doesn't sound good. Is the noise the same with the clutch engaged or with the clutch pedal down to the floor?
If you ride the clutch a lot, it could just be the throwout bearing.

As long as the car is moving forward, regardless of whether or not the clutch is engaged, the little guys are rattling.

johnnymk · 09-20-2003, 02:55 PM

It's probably one or more bearings in the tranny.I am not sure if worn synchronizers would rattle like that. Either way, it sounds like a rebuild or a replacement.

09-16-2003, 08:23 AM	#1
Ladogaboy Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Hiding amongst the minnows Posts: 6,843	Best SoCal place for transmissions.... Well, it looks like my tranny is finally going out. yippeee! Anyway, I've been quoted $2,000 for a new and $1,000 for a used (used, mind you, not rebuilt) transmission. Not to mention, my tranny is a manual. I'm going to call around some more, though, because I think those prices are a little on the high side. Any suggestions on where I might inquire about a replacement? Ugh, my only other option would be to maybe try and trade it in. Either way, at this moment I can't afford option A or B. __________________ It is not enough to merely touch the face of god; you also must open your eyes so that you may see your palm.

09-19-2003, 10:52 AM	#2
BrewMaster Ruler-Of-All-Things-Beer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 10,249	$2000? damn man, that is a down payment on a new ride. what do you have? is it worth putting 2 grand into it? __________________ respect beer.

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09-19-2003, 09:25 PM	#4
ramazank2 Commander Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,295	I am regreting what I did. My tranny was going so I took it to AAMCO. They said it was going to be a minimum of 500 to drop it to look at it. So they do that and tell me that it needs to be rebuilt. Now I was at the point pay 500 they put it back together and it isnt fixed or pay 2600 to rebuild!!! I told them that was way too much and eventually talked them down to 1800 plus 3 yr warranty. So did that Then a few days later my EGR valve had to be replaced then my Fuel pump had to be replaced. So i have spent over 3000 in the past few months. I am so wishing I had sold it.

09-19-2003, 10:20 PM	#5
Ladogaboy Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Hiding amongst the minnows Posts: 6,843	The thing is, as much trouble as it seems, it is still cheaper than buying a new vehicle. My problem is that I can't really afford a new vehicle either.... The dilemma continues....

09-19-2003, 10:21 PM	#6
ramazank2 Commander Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,295	My situation exactly....

09-20-2003, 11:58 AM	#7
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,621	What kind of car is it? What are the symptoms of the tranny?

09-20-2003, 02:15 PM	#9
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,621	The shifting problem sounds like a stretched cable or misadjusted cable. However, the noise doesn't sound good. Is the noise the same with the clutch engaged or with the clutch pedal down to the floor? If you ride the clutch a lot, it could just be the throwout bearing.

09-20-2003, 02:55 PM	#11
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,621	It's probably one or more bearings in the tranny.I am not sure if worn synchronizers would rattle like that. Either way, it sounds like a rebuild or a replacement.

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