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Central Scrutinizer
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 Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 7:46 am Post subject: OT: Transmission Repair Recommendation |
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Got a 99 Mustang (with many miles on it!!) that had the transmission crap out. Got a estimate and they said that the radiator fluid had fouled the transmission fluid and it needs to be rebuilt. The quote I got seemed a bit high, and was wondering if anyone has a good tranny mechanic shop that they would recommend. I am looking for a second opinion.
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Tyler
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ziacatcher
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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| I use ace also. Found them to be fair and honest. |
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TailStalker
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Ace would be my first choice for sure, Greatstate would be next. |
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CopanoCruisin
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Great State did a good job for me, no suprises, everything went just like Don said it would. Although Tyler was absolutely right, they are all expensive. Mine was about $1600.00 which included a new torque converter. Greate State and Ace have always had above average transmission repair reputations. Best of luck! ........cC |
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BlackMike
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Check with Jack Duval in the bluff... He is the best and does side jobs at the house. PM me and I'll forward contact info.... He saved me 2,500 bucks |
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Tyler
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:19 am Post subject: |
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| CopanoCruisin wrote: | | Great State did a good job for me, no suprises, everything went just like Don said it would. Although Tyler was absolutely right, they are all expensive. Mine was about $1600.00 which included a new torque converter. Greate State and Ace have always had above average transmission repair reputations. Best of luck! ........cC |
Wow! I had one on an Acura that was over 2 grand. One on Trooper at about 1800, one on Suburban at 1700 and yes still another one on my Jeep around 1350. Man I have had bad luck on tranny's and I drive like a grandma, never speed or do any stupid stuff. Then again the Trooper and Suburban had to run through Big Shell at times lugging through there and that never does a tranny any favors.
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ironmanstan
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:12 am Post subject: |
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| Tyler wrote: | | CopanoCruisin wrote: | | Great State did a good job for me, no suprises, everything went just like Don said it would. Although Tyler was absolutely right, they are all expensive. Mine was about $1600.00 which included a new torque converter. Greate State and Ace have always had above average transmission repair reputations. Best of luck! ........cC |
Wow! I had one on an Acura that was over 2 grand. One on Trooper at about 1800, one on Suburban at 1700 and yes still another one on my Jeep around 1350. Man I have had bad luck on tranny's and I drive like a grandma, never speed or do any stupid stuff. Then again the Trooper and Suburban had to run through Big Shell at times lugging through there and that never does a tranny any favors. |
knock on wood I have never had a trans go bad. I replaced clutches and flywheels on standards and slave valves. Never an automatic.
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Central Scrutinizer
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2015 11:52 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the replies.
As luck would have it, Great State was my first choice, seeings how they have taken care of me over the years (one time they sent me on my way for no charge after the inspection and said "it ain't a tranny problem", turned out to be bad spark plug wires). Had a chance to rake me over the coals, but they were honest!!
The estimate I got from Ace was right in line with Great State, so I told Great State, "go ahead and Make it So'. Still more than I wanted to spend, but eh, it's the kids car and he needs it for Del Mar, "What are you going to do". 
Because we all know that money grows on trees, right. And it rained today, so I should have a new crop of $$$$ sprouting any minute now!!!  |
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TailStalker
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| Mark who owns Greatstate is a great guy, very honest, and a fellow fisherman as well. |
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