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Old Jun 13, 2025 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by rtv900
That's my whole point.
It's hilarious for somebody to be serious and say "there was enough chips to warrant a replacement"
because obviously any sane person knows that zero chips is the only acceptable amount of chips
I would be fine with motor replacement too. As long as you are paying, I can live with a fresh motor.
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Old Jun 13, 2025 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by rtv900
That's my whole point.
It's hilarious for somebody to be serious and say "there was enough chips to warrant a replacement"
because obviously any sane person knows that zero chips is the only acceptable amount of chips
not many sane people left in this world haha. I do know the car had only 1 owner and he was an old man and he got rid of it due to not being able to get in and out of it.
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Old Jun 21, 2025 | 08:01 PM
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I have rebuilt auto-trans before. What are these chips they are talking about ? Are they the clutch material? Did they pull the pan to verify the (chips). Might want to have them check the torque tube while at it.
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Originally Posted by seavette1940
I have rebuilt auto-trans before. What are these chips they are talking about ? Are they the clutch material? Did they pull the pan to verify the (chips). Might want to have them check the torque tube while at it.
Why? You are getting a fresh rebuilt transmission on their dime so why ask too many questions and mess up the deal?

Torque tube, sure.
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