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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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My transmission is shot at 30K from a 2005 Z51 6 speed. Any thoughts regarding rebuilding it or replacing with a used trans? Thanks
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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Manual or auto 6 speed?
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 07:41 AM
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2005 auto would be a 4 speed wouldn't it? if it's manual or an auto why would it be shot at 30.000 miles? clutch?
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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Please give a better description of the problem and what your driving conditions were for the 30k miles overall.
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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I would shy away from a used transmission as you have no idea what you are getting. Even if they give a warranty on the used unit, you still would have to pay labor again if it was bad within the warranty period.

Rebuilding the transmission is okay but many times can cost as much as a good upgraded transmission.

Let me know if you have any questions and I would be glad to assist you as much as possible.

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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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The Transmission is a 6 speed manual. It has been driven easy. Transmission shop recommended by local corvette club says rebuilding will be from 1800 to 2800. This does not include cost to remove it from car.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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What's wrong with it?
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Really bad noise when driving. It is a continuous loud squeal that subsides a bit when you let off the gas. It occurs in all gears with the exception of 4th. It's mostly quiet in that gear.
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The cheapest I could find.....not a bad deal.

http://compare.ebay.com/like/3803113...fd96bc5&itemid
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Get it off the ground onto jacks. Have someone start it, get it in gear, you under it and start listening. Insure its coming from the transmission. Next please check your fluids in the transmission and differential.
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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Sounds more like a torque tube noise. I like dgrant3830 Idea. Pin point the noise and go from there. Drain the tranny ATF and examine the fluid.

If it shifts good, theres a chance its something other than the tranny. Any chance of making a video of the noise and posting it?

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