Re: transmission slipping on 5kcst?

[B070410@aol.com]

Well Peter, you were right on the money with your diagnosis.  Took the car to 
the dealer yesterday afternoon.  Got the news today, they quoted 
$3800-$4400(trans & diff)my service guy knew I wouldn't go for it, he's been 
really good to us knowing we didn't want to spend an arm and a leg all at 
once on the maintenance/repairs we have been getting done.  I am undecided 
what to do, the transmission shops I've called have been quoting around 
$1450.00 -$1500.00 to repair the transmission and reseal the differential.  
Is there concern that the differential could leak again if that's all that 
they are going to repair on their quote.  Is damage done to the differential 
already  this just started?  What has to be done to the differential to 
repair it?  What should I be looking for or asking if I decide to repair?  I 
really like the car, I really need the car, with the repairs I've done on it 
already, I feel I can justify the cost to rebuild, and truthfully, I really 
don't want another car payment.  The car I beleive has potential, it's just 
been lacking a bit of maintenance, it was running marvelously until this 
happened.  I've spent approximately $1000 on this car, that's including the 
car itself.  We don't do the repairs ourselves, that's the only bad part, 
maybe I should, maybe I should consider a career change....postal worker to 
mechanic.... Advice anybody?  Peter, may have to get hold of you!  Are you a 
mechanic for hire?  Appreciate the advice!!!  



Thanks,

Linda
1986kcst