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Maintenance & Repair Transmission Traumas?
2411 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 1:19 PM
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I have a 1998 Dodge Datota 4wd extended cab, v6 with transmission problems. Dealer wants to fix instead of replace. I want a new transmission. Dealer says No becuz the problem has to be 80% bad. We feel we bought a new truck and also a new tranmission. Doesn't that allow us to have a new transmission? |
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Dear jfbrice....very often, an automatic transmission malfunctions because of some little rinky-dink part, or maybe just an internal seal. Unless the trans has literally self-destructed in smoke and flame, there's no reason to have a new one...they can just break yours down and replace the malfunctioning parts. It's really more like asking to have the engine replaced because a hydraulic lifter is sticking. If they fix the trans and it happens again, well, then you can start talking new maybe and it's possible they'll go along. But right now I doubt the factory would authorize a complete replacement. |
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| Not necessarily. The dealer, if it supplies a warranty transmission, has to send the old transmission into the factory for credit on the new one. If the factory finds that the transmission could've been fixed by the dealer, then the dealer won't get credit for the part (I believe this is how it works). You can see why the dealer is eager to fix, rather than replace the transmission. I think that if you go to get the transmission fixed (under warranty), and the problem recurs, you may have a better case for a new transmission. | |
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| Well, gus, at least we said the same thing! | |
| My 93 firebird doesn't properly shift into fourth gear. One mechanic said to disconnect my battery so that the computer could reset itself, another says to look into having it replaced. Can these trannys be repaired or am I looking at replacement? Thanks. | |
| Well, is it a standard or automatic? (I'm guessing automatic). Is the fourth gear an overdrive setting, one that can be controlled by a switch? | |
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My tranny died! Went to back up and no Reverse. Just sits there and makes a whirring noise...(like your tires are spinning when you are stuck in the snow) Mazda 323 '89 automatic overdrive 1.6l. I called local mechanics and much to my dismay I was quoted an average of $1900 to replace it. Parts and labor. The car has 124000 miles, needs a timing belt replaced and a valve cover gasket. (again!!! =( ) All of this work is way outside of my price range. Any suggestions on what to do? Should I just have it towed to a local junk yard or what? |
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| Either that, lapis, or get a good used tranny to put in, but I wouldn't spend more than $500 parts and labor....better to put the money toward a new(used) car for $2,500 or so, if you need basic wheels that won't break down. | |
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Hey guys, here's one I've wondered about for years. Overdrive - What is meant by "electric" overdrive? What are the other kinds? Is this one of those cases where the wrong term was adopted and then became the standard term? It seems to me that any ratio greater than 1:1 (that is, any time you're gearing "up"), is an overdrive gear. By this definition, a lot of cars' top gear is an overdrive. What is the difference between a 5-speed trans (with greater than 1:1 top gear) and a 4-speed with overdrive? |
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