$1500 maybe more
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Melting Slicks
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From: Plainfield Ill.
$1500 maybe more
That is how much the transmission shop wants to charge to replace the seal between the transmission and the rear differential on my C5 since it was leaking, they also mentioned that the pan also had a leak, and since they are going to remove the tranny because it was a tight space to work on, they will be replacing the filter as well. all I can say is ouch on the price but I didn't have any choice -I believe that going to the dealer would've been more expensive.
Le Mans Master
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From: Camden County NJ
See if there is a local Vette performance shop in your area and get a quote from them. It might cost that much because I think they have to drop the entire rear to get to it. Sorry I feel your pain.
Melting Slicks
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Sounds a bit high. I believe the flat rate manual calls for 10 hours to remove and reinstall the driveline (yes, the entire driveline has to be pulled) and maybe another hour to replace the seal. At $75 per hour I wouldn't think it would be more than $1000 with all the extra charges (parts, shop materials, etc). As said above, I'd look for a shop more familiar with corvettes.
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Melting Slicks
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Instructor
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That is how much the transmission shop wants to charge to replace the seal between the transmission and the rear differential on my C5 since it was leaking, they also mentioned that the pan also had a leak, and since they are going to remove the tranny because it was a tight space to work on, they will be replacing the filter as well. all I can say is ouch on the price but I didn't have any choice -I believe that going to the dealer would've been more expensive.
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Racer
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I just had the exact same problem and I fixed it myself (with a friends help of course) It took 7 hours to do (First time dropping a corvette transmission) and it cost me $42. I think that 7 hours of my time was worth the $1158 in savings.
Racer
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I paid about $1300 for dealership to do mine but i had them install 3.73 gears while they were in there since everything would be out anyway. They only charged an extra 900.00 for the gears setup and it eased the pain a little when I drove it after getting it back. AWESOME upgrade
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Yeah thats fine giving that you have the proper tools,a place to do it, some mechanical know how,friends that can work with your time frame,and time in general. I have been taking apart motors,trannys and just about any car and heavy truck related project and for sure I would not lay under a vette and remove a diff. I did my exhaust on mine I really thought I was going to torch the car before I was done.
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Yeah thats fine giving that you have the proper tools,a place to do it, some mechanical know how,friends that can work with your time frame,and time in general. I have been taking apart motors,trannys and just about any car and heavy truck related project and for sure I would not lay under a vette and remove a diff. I did my exhaust on mine I really thought I was going to torch the car before I was done.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Plainfield Ill.
Wish I have the know how and the time - both of which are lacking,after the mechanic looked at -he wanted almost $2k because apparently the pan was shot as well but repairable, I told him to do his best with it, after all is said and done - $1690. Maybe I should've brought it to the dealer
Racer
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From: Columbus Ohio
Same story here...
Just took mine in for a code 1416 (check valve) issue and to have all fluids changed and get new brake pads and installed. I asked them to check on a small leak. I had seen about 20 drops or so after sitting for about 5 weeks this winter. They told me it would be $1400 to replace the seal. At least they are helping me out some since I am a loyal customer by doing all the fluid changes for ~$100 (oil, radiator, clutch, trans, diff) and giving me the pads for the same price as I could get them on gmpartsdirect.com. It's not a lot, but every little bit helps. He said he might can help me out a little more once it is all said and done. Wish I had the know how to do this myself. I know it is basically fear and maybe a few tools. I have done several things myself, like lowering, rotor/pad changes, plugs/wires, some intake stuff, short shifte installs, etc... but this feels a little over my head. Interesting that the dealership did all my fluid changes and the check valve replace before that told me about the seal. 
Instructor
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I found a leak on my garage floor. Jacked up the vette myself, several of the pan screws were loose. Leaked was fixed. Seal was fine, over time the vibration will actually loosen the pan screws. Check that first.
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Sounds a bit high. I believe the flat rate manual calls for 10 hours to remove and reinstall the driveline (yes, the entire driveline has to be pulled) and maybe another hour to replace the seal. At $75 per hour I wouldn't think it would be more than $1000 with all the extra charges (parts, shop materials, etc). As said above, I'd look for a shop more familiar with corvettes.
