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Feb 25, 2010 | 10:01 PM

gvincEX

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Quick Transmission question

My mechanic told me that I need to replace my Torque Converter. I have a 2000 5.4L V8 2WD with 134,000 miles. He wants to rebuild my transmission for about $2,500 instead of purchasing another rebuilt transmission. That sounded fine to me but I was reading another thread that was talking about the newer transmission being better made. Should I rebuild my current transmission or should I try to get a newer (possibly better ???) rebuilt transmission instead? I'm not sure what kind of price difference there will be.

Any thoughts or opinions?

Thanks!

Feb 26, 2010 | 06:05 PM

Mark Kovalsky

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If he knows what he's doing he will rebuild it to the newer specs.

Feb 26, 2010 | 06:19 PM

Jigger2020

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I agree with Mark,rebuild your tranny with a new or reman torque & the builder will upgrade clutches, sprags & hard parts to todays standards.Dont forget to flush out the cooler & get a written guarantee,Gigger