What is a transmission rebuild, anyway?
Taking apart the entire transmission, thoroughly cleaning and inspecting each component and replacing those that are not precisely the same shape as new ones. [Back to Top of Page] Should I do the tranny rebuild myself? If you do, you’ll end up bringing it to me, anyway! Transmission repair is unlike any other type of auto repair and requires not only a vast array of special tools, but also a level of expertise that only comes with a great deal of experience, beginning with working alongside experienced rebuilders. Rebuilding manuals assume the reader is an experienced tranny person and leave out many important details. Can you diagnose over the phone? Well, yes and no. I can often tell you the possibilities, but no technician can give you a definitive diagnosis without driving the car first. Will you replace my automatic tranny with a manual? No, I won’t and I don’t recommend having it done at all. In addition to the labor costs involved in such an endeavour, you would need to buy the
