Super VXer
why do u think its caused serious transmission damage? many members here have had their mode switch fail without causing damage to the transmission.. if you do a search for transmission mode switch you will be able to fiind part numbers and where to get a replacement mode switch for lower cost
"Engineers believe if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet"
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...because there is violent grinding that vibrates the whole car while in first gear.
Super VXer
O Man
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My Decatur, GA dealer wants $5500
My VX has 130k miles on it. I just don't know if the repair is justified at this point. I may just have to part with my VX.
Last edited by gavx : 08/29/2007 at 11:32 AM
Super VXer
My 93 Eclipse has 200K miles & my 93 TLC has about 250K (not sure because odo was broke for a while - it's showing 230K)
Yours is just getting 'broke in' by my standards.
You need a 'good ol boy' mechanic that can do it cheaper. Dealer prices are always high.
Tom
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Towed my VX to an Aamco for a second opinion. They say it's gonna be at $2100 to replace the "soft" parts that they replace on every rebuild, plus $450 for a torque converter, plus MORE once they see how bad the gears are. Since the gears were grinding when I stopped driving it, I don't see how I can get out of there for less than $3500. They won't even give me a full quote until they charge me $800 to open it all up and inspect it.
I just can't do it. I can't spend that kind of cash on the truck in the hopes that my engine, or this locally-rebuilt tranny, will hold up for a few more years.
Anybody need a spare VX for parts?
Super VXer
Why does the torque converter need to be replaced? It has nothing to do with the grinding.
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