Transmission Rebuild or Replacement :(
Transmission Rebuild or Replacement :(
Preface: I have a 5 speed Manu-matic
My crossfire has been lunging irregularly during shifts, making a muffled grinding noise at times and jumping from 1500 RPMs to 3000 RPMs with barely any movement as I tried to accelerate from a stop light.
So...
...I took my baby in to get checked up at Mr. Transmission. Found out the forward clutch was cracked and that messed with the planetary assembly. Was told I would have to replace the converter and over haul as well. (Face palming as I'm hearing this)
Cost to rebuild a transmission came out to $5113.80 (parts and labor). Ridiculous! I know!
I looked online and found rebuilt transmissions for $719.99
Used 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE Transmission A.T., exc. SRT6 - Woodfins Guaranteed Used Auto Parts
...and another for $2,190.99
TRANS SPECIALTIES : CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE REBUILT TRANSMISSION 2004-UP W5A580 Remanufactured and rebuilt automatic transmissions, transmission parts and torque converters
I called The Chrysler-Dodge dealer in Columbus, GA and they suggested to just replace the transmission rather than rebuild. Labor to install a transmission if I brought one in was estimated to be $1000.00 or less. Total cost to replace if I brought the $719.19 in would be
estimated $1800.00.
Father asked a mechanic he used (who has worked on multiple crossfires as well as used to own one); He suggested to find a vehicle with low miles with an intact transmission in a junk yard since rebuilds might be put together funny and with a junk yard one you know it worked at one time rather than one that had to be remade to do so.
Called a junk yard with two 05 manu-matic crossfires - found intact one for $650.00
And fathers mechanic said he would do the labor for $200 to $300
The caveat is he's located in Florida (I'm in Alabama).
To rent auto transpo uhaul is $55 + $60 gas = $115
Estimated total cost of this route is $1065 (+/- $100)
About $4000 cheaper.
This is where I'm at right now. Next move is to ask how much it would cost for Mr. Transmission to just install a transmission since they already have it at their place to see if it would just be worth having them replace it.
Opinions, Suggestions, Advice, Jokes, Constructive criticisms?
My crossfire has been lunging irregularly during shifts, making a muffled grinding noise at times and jumping from 1500 RPMs to 3000 RPMs with barely any movement as I tried to accelerate from a stop light.
So...
...I took my baby in to get checked up at Mr. Transmission. Found out the forward clutch was cracked and that messed with the planetary assembly. Was told I would have to replace the converter and over haul as well. (Face palming as I'm hearing this)
Cost to rebuild a transmission came out to $5113.80 (parts and labor). Ridiculous! I know!
I looked online and found rebuilt transmissions for $719.99
Used 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE Transmission A.T., exc. SRT6 - Woodfins Guaranteed Used Auto Parts
...and another for $2,190.99
TRANS SPECIALTIES : CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE REBUILT TRANSMISSION 2004-UP W5A580 Remanufactured and rebuilt automatic transmissions, transmission parts and torque converters
I called The Chrysler-Dodge dealer in Columbus, GA and they suggested to just replace the transmission rather than rebuild. Labor to install a transmission if I brought one in was estimated to be $1000.00 or less. Total cost to replace if I brought the $719.19 in would be
estimated $1800.00.
Father asked a mechanic he used (who has worked on multiple crossfires as well as used to own one); He suggested to find a vehicle with low miles with an intact transmission in a junk yard since rebuilds might be put together funny and with a junk yard one you know it worked at one time rather than one that had to be remade to do so.
Called a junk yard with two 05 manu-matic crossfires - found intact one for $650.00
And fathers mechanic said he would do the labor for $200 to $300
The caveat is he's located in Florida (I'm in Alabama).
To rent auto transpo uhaul is $55 + $60 gas = $115
Estimated total cost of this route is $1065 (+/- $100)
About $4000 cheaper.
This is where I'm at right now. Next move is to ask how much it would cost for Mr. Transmission to just install a transmission since they already have it at their place to see if it would just be worth having them replace it.
Opinions, Suggestions, Advice, Jokes, Constructive criticisms?
Last edited by Lee337; 05-09-2012 at 05:32 PM.
Re: Transmission Rebuild or Replacement :(
So what you are saying is that they did not manage to screw you the first time so you will give them a second chance.
This one saw you coming and now you are going back?
I'll bet that they'll want storage fees.
Re: Transmission Rebuild or Replacement :(
find a local repair shop to put the tranny in you buy from the junk yard. They are around, just have to look for them. Find some local gearheads around town, and ask who they would recommend. When one name keeps popping up, that's your guy. If you can't do that, rent the u-haul....
Re: Transmission Rebuild or Replacement :(
Do it yourself.
How hard could it be ?
I tackled a TH400 auto in my old suburban in my garage with NO prior experience and came out fine.
I bought one of those scissor transmission jacks from Northern Tool for about $60 and did it ALONE with no help at all.
The key is getting the car up on stands high enough to allow you to slide the old one out and the new one in.
( O, and it helps to have adequate tools and proper fluid on hand before you start )
How hard could it be ?
I tackled a TH400 auto in my old suburban in my garage with NO prior experience and came out fine.
I bought one of those scissor transmission jacks from Northern Tool for about $60 and did it ALONE with no help at all.
The key is getting the car up on stands high enough to allow you to slide the old one out and the new one in.
( O, and it helps to have adequate tools and proper fluid on hand before you start )
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Re: Transmission Rebuild or Replacement :(
If you are at all mechanically inclined the transmission can be removed and installed in 4 to 6 hrs and is not extremely difficult to do on these crossfires. Good luck either way .........stay clear of the rip offs....best to ask the time they estimate involved and go from there. If the shop/mechanic knows his stuff it shouldn't be an arm and a leg to R&R the transmission.
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Re: Transmission Rebuild or Replacement :(
I don't have a garage nor really any place to work with it living in an apartment complex.
I found out the mechanic my dad suggested works out of his truck. He has a large truck with lights, wenches and gizmoes to work on cars in their parking lot. His rate is worth it but I don't know how I feel about a 'out of truck' mechanic installation of a transmission.
I guess since he has worked on them before and that It doesn't sound like a transmission installation is as hard as Mr. Transmission makes it out to be that I should be too worried.
Thanks Max, I'll definitely give them a call them tomorrow for a quote.
I found out the mechanic my dad suggested works out of his truck. He has a large truck with lights, wenches and gizmoes to work on cars in their parking lot. His rate is worth it but I don't know how I feel about a 'out of truck' mechanic installation of a transmission.
I guess since he has worked on them before and that It doesn't sound like a transmission installation is as hard as Mr. Transmission makes it out to be that I should be too worried.
Thanks Max, I'll definitely give them a call them tomorrow for a quote.
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