Tranny time for Z71

[dieselsmoke1]

Think I'm gonna have to work on the tranny in my 95 Chevy pickup. I'm a little disappointed at 100k miles, but it's lugged around everything from boats to bobcats for years without complaining, so I guess it's time.

Considering just changing out the whole she-bang. Anyone want to make a recommendation for a source for a GOOD rebuilt tranny?

 

[AMP762]

I know a good trans. man here, but it might be a fur piece to drive /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Really the best option is to get one from the dealer,got the same warrenty as new.

 

[dieselsmoke1]

Good advice, but sadly too rich for my blood. My local dealer is REAL proud of his trannies. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif Makes trading trucks look like a better idea. Maybe that's the master plan. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

Go to a few independent used car/truck dealers in your area. Be honest with them about why you're there and ask who they use or recommend. You could even try to see if they'll make a phone call and get you their pricing on the rebuild. Give the guy fifty or a hundred bucks for helping you out. It'll probably save you at least five hundred.

I wish you were closer. I actually have the tranny you need sitting on a shelf here. No doubt that I'll use it on something I buy, though. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[MossRoad]

How much is a new one VS haveing yours rebuilt? Around here they run around $1000 to $1500 for rebuild with 3 year national warranty.

 

[F350Lawman]

I FEEL FOR YA' . I've cooked them all, T-350s, 700-R4s, T-400s. I was keeping GM in business for few years I think. To be far I did in some Ford C-5? trannies as well.

I had several T350s in old Caprices and a 700R4 rebuilt in a later model Caprice. The T400 I had replaced was standard equipment in a 79' CJ-7 with a V-8.

I used several different places and believe it or not the rebuilt that shifted most like the factory setup and lasted well was from Aamco. They were a little pricey but I talked them down a few hundred.

Good luck, I hate tranny troubles and remember all too well that oops... no go /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif feeling I am still paranoid when it comes to the trannies and it's been years since I had any troubles!

 

[Hambone]

When I replaced my 700r in my 91 Chevy 4x4, I bought a factory reman from a dealer. Yes, like you the local dealer was expensive. I called to Indianapolis, the big city, was lots cheaper. They delivered it to my work for free.
I had called the local trans shop, they were the same price.


Like Moss said came with a 3 year 50,000 mile warranty.

 

[dieselsmoke1]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Go to a few independent used car/truck dealers in your area. Be honest with them about why you're there and ask who they use or recommend. )</font>

Hadn't thought of that. I've got a good friend that's been in the used car business for eons, haven't seen him for several months. Sounds like it's time for a visit!