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Dec 30, 2004 | 01:23 AM

wetvett

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Help an ignorant corvette owner

I just had the 700r4 transmission in my '89 auto coupe rebuild. I am questioning these prices:
Labor $800
Parts $1600 :
master overhaul kit
torque converter (2500 stall)
filter kit
washer kit
bushing kit
solenoid
sprag
reverse steels

Also replace freeze plug for $175 while the transmission was out. I need some help on this one. Thanks guys.

Dec 30, 2004 | 01:34 AM

bogus

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From: San Pedro CA

seems a touch high.

Dec 30, 2004 | 01:54 AM

SLOWRIDE

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Seems awful high.

Dec 30, 2004 | 01:54 AM

REDC4CORVETTE

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From: Lahaina Hi

I paid $1200.00 for my 700r4 rebuild and $700.00 for my converter a vigilante 2500 stall. I then had to install it .
I think you did good if all was done as you wanted.
Only time will tell.

Dec 30, 2004 | 09:03 AM

kwik_ta

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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...

I don't know what the stall cost you... but I had a 200R4 rebuilt for $900. This was a few years back and I don't recall what all was done... but it worked when I got the car back. I'd venture to say that is a high price...

Dec 30, 2004 | 09:17 AM

Chris_G

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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07

I paid $1,400 for my 700R4 which included a stock rebuild torque converter. They did a horrible job and had the trans out 3 times.

Dec 30, 2004 | 09:29 AM

rick lambert

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I've been hearing around $1400, but I think the length of warranty affects price as well.

Dec 30, 2004 | 11:11 AM

Midnight 85

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I'll bet they were smiling when they handed you that bill, and I'll also bet they said to please come back. $175 dollars for a freeze plug!

The freeze plug wasn't much more than a dollar or two and even with an hour labor charge it sure isn't that much. The other prices are out of line too as far as I'm concerned.

BTW, you're not ignorant, just a tad unlucky.