Re: transmission slipping on 5kcst?

[Ed Kellock <edkellock@juno.com>]

Linda,

If I recall, you're located in Colorado?  I've heard there is a reputable
junkyard in Castle Rock.  You might find something there...

Just a thought.  Unfortunately this model is not one I have much
experience with.

Ed
Woodland Park


On Tue, 28 Dec 1999 22:47:17 EST B070410@aol.com writes:
> 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