'95 C4 Transmission rebuild
I'm interested in buying a '95 C4 (mostly for the gf to drive around town). I can get it for a really good price but the overdrive on the tranny (automatic) is slipping. Now I wonder, how much would a transmission rebuild cost? I've never done a transmission change on a C4 myself even though I have done a few in C3's...so I wonder.. how difficult is it to change the transmission in a C4 yourself. Can it be done in a regular garage with jack stands and without a lift? Any special, unusual tools needed? How many hours of work? How much would a shop charge for the labor to pull and install it?
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I had mine rebuilt with new parts, and it cost $1800 at a local tranny shop in my area that is well recommended. Its worth it.
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For special tools you'll need a swivel socket adapter and a long socket extension. Other than that make sure you get the correct size wrench for the tranny cooler lines so you don't strip them. Its not all that difficult. My best time so far is 2 hours, for your first time I'd estimate around 4 to get it out if you take your time.
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Originally Posted by RAGOVET
(Post 1559684162)
I had mine rebuilt with new parts, and it cost $1800 at a local tranny shop in my area that is well recommended. Its worth it.
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Originally Posted by mn_vette
(Post 1559684242)
For special tools you'll need a swivel socket adapter and a long socket extension. Other than that make sure you get the correct size wrench for the tranny cooler lines so you don't strip them. Its not all that difficult. My best time so far is 2 hours, for your first time I'd estimate around 4 to get it out if you take your time.
Thanks :cheers: |
I think I remember paying about 2,000 at the dealership. I also bought a 2800 stall torque converter and shift kit for them to install. Those were not included in the price. If I did it again I would buy something heavy duty or try to uppgrade to a 4L80e. Don't forget the transcooler. It's a cheap part and will extend the life of the trans.
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Originally Posted by rickreeves1
(Post 1559685177)
I think I remember paying about 2,000 at the dealership. I also bought a 2800 stall torque converter and shift kit for them to install. Those were not included in the price. If I did it again I would buy something heavy duty or try to uppgrade to a 4L80e. Don't forget the transcooler. It's a cheap part and will extend the life of the trans.
:cheers: Not sure yet if I'll buy it.. Will check out the car tomorrow... I don't even know how bad the transmission is slipping. I just know what the owner told me on the phone.. |
Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
(Post 1559684948)
Did this include removal and re-install or just the $ for the rebuild?
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Originally Posted by RAGOVET
(Post 1559687865)
included removal, rebuild all parts and reinstall
Well.. will see tomorrow if the car is even interesting otherwise. I've only seen a pic of the car and will test-drive it tomorrow... |
In my area
$450 to remove and replace(13 qts of fluid included in this price) $800-$1000 for a stock bench build with minor upgrades $150-$200 for a stock converter Performance stuff adds to these prices. |
Originally Posted by Pete K
(Post 1559691001)
In my area
$450 to remove and replace(13 qts of fluid included in this price) $800-$1000 for a stock bench build with minor upgrades $150-$200 for a stock converter Performance stuff adds to these prices. That sounds reasonable... Thanks! :cheers: |
Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
(Post 1559687900)
thanks... I wonder how much just the rebuild would be without the labor to remove and re-install as this sounds like a task that I can do...
Well.. will see tomorrow if the car is even interesting otherwise. I've only seen a pic of the car and will test-drive it tomorrow... |
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