2nd Gear drags before changing

[dreman77]

A recon in the UK would cost £1K excluding fitting and you only get 12 months warranty. Thats more than mine is worth too. I've replaced mine twice with used units. The one thats in now cost £80 and its going strong. But its a lottery and you might want to consider 'going manual'. If so, there are some great write-ups on here. If you are in a gambling mood and decide to swap for another auto then I may be able give you some hints. Just one question - did the specialist give you the fault code from the tranny?

Hi,

no. he didnt give me an actual code. He just said that the transmission was slipping. i checked around and fitting a second hand unit is about 1400 with labour.

[whiskychaser]

Hi,

no. he didnt give me an actual code. He just said that the transmission was slipping. i checked around and fitting a second hand unit is about 1400 with labour.

Thats still about £700 and no guarantee. But if you dont feel up to swapping it or converting it to manual then labour is going to be a killer. Be interested to know what you decide

[dreman77]

Thats still about £700 and no guarantee. But if you dont feel up to swapping it or converting it to manual then labour is going to be a killer. Be interested to know what you decide

is it hard to change the tranny by myself? If I get a used one for about $750 then it wont be so bad. My mechanical skills are not that bad as long as I have a guide to follow and the proper tools.