Could really use some advice concerning Transmis
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Could really use some advice concerning Transmis
I'm rather new here, lurk a lot, but don't post much. Really cool site. Trying to find out, who does the absolute best job on re-building a transmission in the Texas area. Have a 99' F250, 7.3. 4x4, automatic. The trans is starting to slip a little. Got 145K miles. Been told that Brain Thompson is the best for Tran's, but he's in Ark. Theirs so many, less-than-honest people in the Tran's business, that's why I'm looking for input from you guy's. Theirs got to be someone in TX that knows these type of Tran's really well. Who?
I thought about just buying a new truck, but decided to rebuild everything. The truck looks almost new, but everything under it is wearing out. I plan on having the whole underside overhauled, if needed. The 7.3 runs like a top and never had a problem. Appreciate any and all information. Many Thanks
Sandy
Southeast Texas
I thought about just buying a new truck, but decided to rebuild everything. The truck looks almost new, but everything under it is wearing out. I plan on having the whole underside overhauled, if needed. The 7.3 runs like a top and never had a problem. Appreciate any and all information. Many Thanks
Sandy
Southeast Texas
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I understand the concern about a reliable trans service place. I just need a standard service on a 2000 F250 7.3 with auto trans. Tranny shop said that I could just do a flush and screen replacement. I have always been told not to do this as draining hot trans fluid and replacing it with cold fluid can warp clutch plates. He said that is an old wives tail.
Would sure appreciate any feedback...
Mike
Would sure appreciate any feedback...
Mike
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I used a guy in Liberty Hill Tx - he did a good enough job - but that is way out of your way. But, I have a good friend who is a mechanic - not nec. cheap but good. I asked him & he always just drops in a New (reman?) Ford trans & he claims the Ford has something like 100K warranty. Now it isn't cheap - but I spent about 2k rebuilding mine & he thought it was about 3K for Ford...
I don't know if that helps - but might consider the option if your gonna keep the truck for a few more years.
I don't know if that helps - but might consider the option if your gonna keep the truck for a few more years.
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I understand the concern about a reliable trans service place. I just need a standard service on a 2000 F250 7.3 with auto trans. Tranny shop said that I could just do a flush and screen replacement. I have always been told not to do this as draining hot trans fluid and replacing it with cold fluid can warp clutch plates. He said that is an old wives tail.
Would sure appreciate any feedback...
Mike
Would sure appreciate any feedback...
Mike
Changing ATF Fluid in a E4OD and 4R100 transmission .: Articles
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IMHO, Do it yourself......
Changing ATF Fluid in a E4OD and 4R100 transmission .: Articles
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In addition to the brand of Mercon Trans Fluid, how do you find out which trans your truck has? The owners manual does not say a thing about it...
Just tells you that Mercon and Mercon V are not compatable and do not mix
Just tells you that Mercon and Mercon V are not compatable and do not mix