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Title: Blown Transmission
Post by: Kaytrim on August 14, 2007, 10:43:24 am
I get into my car to head off for work this morning.  A block down the road the car is making strange grinding noises and jerking wildly.  :dizzy:  I pull over and now I have problems trying to shift into any gear except reverse.  ???  So I try to limp it back home leaving a puddle of tranny fluid and parts on the road.  :hissy:  The transmission finally gives up the ghost and I am still not home.  :badmood:  I ended up walking the rest of the way home.    :notworthy: At least I have a friend that has access to a tow truck.  He brought my car home and will try to find a new transmission for the car. :timebomb:

Just had to vent, TTFN
Kaytrim

 :'( If anyone wants to help I am taking orders for custom sticks.
http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=136610 (http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=136610)
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=69968.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=69968.0)
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: JackTucky on August 14, 2007, 03:34:28 pm
The transmission said TTFN?

TTFN, *shrug*

=J "annoying taglines since 2006"
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: Gatsu on August 14, 2007, 06:06:58 pm
damn dude...that really really sucks.

Loved how you threw in the "help me out and order a stick" line. hehehe  ;)

I hope it all works out and you get it taken care of soon and as affordable as possible



Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: FrizzleFried on August 14, 2007, 07:23:59 pm
Mine is on its way out.  When it is cold I have to rev the engine in Drive to get moving...once it warms up it is all good,  but the time it takes to get moving is slowly increasing every time I use it.  Damnit.
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: danny_galaga on August 14, 2007, 11:35:39 pm

what sort of car is it?
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: AtomSmasher on August 14, 2007, 11:44:49 pm
It takes guts to announce to the world that you blew a tranny, Charlie Sheen would be proud  ;D
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: danny_galaga on August 15, 2007, 12:34:42 am
It takes guts to announce to the world that you blew a tranny, Charlie Sheen would be proud  ;D

buddaboom!
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: rovingmind on August 15, 2007, 11:30:26 am
Mine is on its way out.  When it is cold I have to rev the engine in Drive to get moving...once it warms up it is all good,  but the time it takes to get moving is slowly increasing every time I use it.  Damnit.


you might just be low on fluid or need a new filter.

 A bottle of Trans-X would prolong its life if it is on the outs.
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: Jouster on August 15, 2007, 12:54:33 pm
It takes guts to announce to the world that you blew a tranny, Charlie Sheen would be proud  ;D


 :laugh2: :laugh2:

Jouster
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: Kaytrim on August 15, 2007, 01:39:07 pm

what sort of car is it?

1997 Hyundai Elantra 162,000 miles.  Transmission has been giving me problems for months.  My mechanic friend says it would be about $1k to replace.  Maybe it is time to get a new car.
 :dunno
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: Chris G on August 15, 2007, 01:50:50 pm
Kaytrim Kustoms sales count-down to new car: 1,000,000   ;D
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: Kaytrim on August 15, 2007, 01:52:59 pm
Kaytrim Kustoms sales count-down to new car: 1,000,000   ;D

Make that 999,999 if you order one ;)
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: shardian on August 15, 2007, 02:03:28 pm

what sort of car is it?

1997 Hyundai Elantra 162,000 miles.  Transmission has been giving me problems for months.  My mechanic friend says it would be about $1k to replace.  Maybe it is time to get a new car.
 :dunno

Do yourself a favor and double his quote. Tranny replacement is closer to 2k.
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: DrewKaree on August 15, 2007, 03:40:43 pm

what sort of car is it?

1997 Hyundai Elantra 162,000 miles.  Transmission has been giving me problems for months.  My mechanic friend says it would be about $1k to replace.  Maybe it is time to get a new car.
 :dunno

Do yourself a favor and double his quote. Tranny replacement is closer to 2k.

Where do you even go to buy a replacement tranny?  And how do you know the tranny wants to go with you in the first place?
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: Donkey_Kong on August 15, 2007, 07:43:43 pm

what sort of car is it?

1997 Hyundai Elantra 162,000 miles.  Transmission has been giving me problems for months.  My mechanic friend says it would be about $1k to replace.  Maybe it is time to get a new car.
 :dunno

Do yourself a favor and double his quote. Tranny replacement is closer to 2k.

Where do you even go to buy a replacement tranny?

I hear there are quite a few right near Milwaukee...  :laugh2:




Man that is an expensive repair Kaytrim.  :(
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: leapinlew on August 15, 2007, 09:22:36 pm

what sort of car is it?

1997 Hyundai Elantra 162,000 miles.  Transmission has been giving me problems for months.  My mechanic friend says it would be about $1k to replace.  Maybe it is time to get a new car.
 :dunno

Do yourself a favor and double his quote. Tranny replacement is closer to 2k.

1997 Monte Carlo - $1,350 to replace my transmission with a rebuilt one.
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: RayB on August 16, 2007, 02:13:01 pm
Cost me $650 to put in a used replacement in a Civic hatchback over 10 years ago.
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: danny_galaga on August 17, 2007, 06:04:14 am

what sort of car is it?

1997 Hyundai Elantra 162,000 miles.  Transmission has been giving me problems for months.  My mechanic friend says it would be about $1k to replace.  Maybe it is time to get a new car.
 :dunno

Do yourself a favor and double his quote. Tranny replacement is closer to 2k.

Where do you even go to buy a replacement tranny?  And how do you know the tranny wants to go with you in the first place?

thailand...
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: Xam on August 17, 2007, 07:32:54 am
where are you located Kay? Anywhere near TX? If so I may be able to help.

Xam
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: Havok on August 17, 2007, 09:19:28 am
Bah - do it yourself! I rebuilt my transmission for $225, and that included a new reverse gear...
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: Kaytrim on August 18, 2007, 02:12:21 pm
where are you located Kay? Anywhere near TX? If so I may be able to help.

Xam

I'm up in Iowa Xam, thanks for offer though.
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: leapinlew on August 18, 2007, 03:54:18 pm
where are you located Kay? Anywhere near TX? If so I may be able to help.

Xam

I'm up in Iowa Xam, thanks for offer though.

Simple - just drive the car to Texas.  ;D
Title: Re: Blown Transmission
Post by: delta88 on August 21, 2007, 12:06:30 pm
bah!! I have an older olds (delts88) that I got with 180k some odd miles on it.. well the trans mount needed to be changed si after changing it the other day I take it out for a drive and a block from my house it goes.. :( guess it wasn'tthe mount.. I love how I baby this car and the trans goes and my work truck that I beat the crap out of keeps going....