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161 messages, Last post on Nov 08, 2009 at 2:12 PM
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Replying to: jonay (Oct 30, 2008 3:25 pm)
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Replying to: 499degrees (Oct 31, 2008 6:07 pm) I wish these guys would reply! |
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Replying to: jonay (Nov 01, 2008 7:03 am) Is it pulled out of another vehicle, a rebuild, or new? What kind of warranty?
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Replying to: kiawah (Nov 01, 2008 7:20 am) call justin 800.409.1540 where do you live? do you have a friend that has a shop?
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Replying to: jonay (Nov 01, 2008 7:45 am) Just keeping track of what the different fix alternatives are, and what they cost. So in your case, you are going to have someone swap out the whole transmission, and it appears you have a friend who has a lift and labor who can help you do that. And then justin will take your old transmission back, rebuild it, and make it available for the next guy. |
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Replying to: jonay (Nov 01, 2008 7:03 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 28, 2008 4:04 am) So after contacting several shops and getting prices it became clear to me that this has to be a pretty common problem with my trans since all off the trans shops knew exactly what failed when i described it to them. It has a broken sun sprocket which tends to wear and break after excessive abuse or a lot of miles which I have. The differences in prices were varied from over 2000.00 to around 1200.00 with just about every shop adding (give or take a couple hundred bucks). I kept my searches to local shops that took the time to talk to me about it on the phone and avoided the chain store type of operations altogether. So with a bit of knowledge about what it costs for parts for this repair and the care that is needed to do the job correctly I was able to get a reasonable price and a 2 year warranty. I don't have the final price yet since it is currently in the shop but I was told it will definitely not exceed 1400.00 dollars. and that is with a heavier gauge sun sprocket (after market part) and replacement of the planetary gears included in the rebuild. also the transfer case seal will be replaced since these tend to dry up and become brittle which allows trans fluid to leak into the transfer case. This I am told is a VERY common problem and can result in the loss of 2 quarts of trans fluid into the transfer case. And within only a couple years of age of the vehicle. And as for the clunking sound from the drivetrain , apparently GM considers this normal!!!??? This is what I was told by several trans shops and the fix that they use to try and alleviate some of the binding and noise is to improve the finish of the surface on the input shaft going into the transfer case and lubricate it well so as to improve its ability to adjust within the moment of its engagement. sounds a little sloppy from the get go, but hopefully that will help. It is a major annoyance and takes away my confidence in the soundness of the drivetrain. Unacceptable standard of quality if you ask me. I will be listening carefully if I venture into a showroom for a new vehicle. keeping my fingers crossed and my expectations high. I will post again with my impressions of the repair when I get the vehicle back. |
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Replying to: 499degrees (Nov 03, 2008 7:49 pm) If you know anyone that needs one call Justen 800. 409.1540. e-mail if i can help anyone. gary |
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