[cout]

The guys in the R forum suggested I might get a better response if I post here instead:

So my transmission died on my 2000 V70R a few weeks ago (lost 3rd gear) and I'm not sure what to do. My usual repair shop is quoting me around $6200 for:

remanufactured transmission
transmission labor
reseal bevel/angle gear housing (and necessary maintenance while it is open)
replace cv joints
replace heater core (small but noticeable leak)
reseal engine near front end (it's leaking oil near the timing belt)

So it's still cheaper than buying another R (since another R would probably have other repairs). I'm hesitant to put more money into this car, because I just dumped a lot into a top end repair about a year ago (timing belt tensioner fail). The car is also sitting at 195K miles, which is a lot of miles.

So I could get the repair done and eat the cost, or I could get the minimum done and sell the car. Any thoughts?

 

[LloydDobler]

Sounds high to me. You could cut that bill down to $3000 or less if you shop craigslist for a low mileage used transmission, but you're gambling then.

Also shop around for some less expensive labor, although using a new shop for such a huge job is a big risk.

Or you could drive up to PA and see if Chilled Man will teach you how to do all the labor yourself.

 

[Chilled Man]

Hi

Or just sell the car as is ...

What color and stuff and any pics of it ?

 

[t5p0wer]

Re: (Chilled Man)

Quote, originally posted by Chilled Man »

Hi Or just sell the car as is ... What color and stuff and any pics of it ?

he posted in the R forum, my eyebrows are raised, and justin, brace yourself, its a SILVER

http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?id=118170

 

[Chilled Man]

LOL damn .

I want Olive one or something else

 

[fredmc]

Re: Caught between a rock and a hard place (cout)

http://www.erievovo.com/

I think you will find a trans there under $1500 with resonable miles on it. Very reputable shop.

Get it shipped, find a mechanic willing to put it in for under $1000 which is reasonable. And you should be good to go.

 

[Wayne T5]

Re: Caught between a rock and a hard place (cout)

Also, IIRC, the '00 R used a 5 speed automatic so maybe a little harder to track down as that was the only year to use a 5 speed.

 

[Chilled Man]

correct only year to use that tranny

if you want to go FWD only you can use a tranny out of 00 Non Turbo car.