Transmission places near Des plaines

[bigsammoe]

So got in the car to go pick up the girl and noticed a slight slip and sluggish in 1st. 2nd was fine then came to a stop when i gave it gas it just made noise and no movement. I threw it in 2nd and moved. So pretty much trans is bad.. threw some fresh trans fluid in there and still same thing.


Any one know of a place in or around des plaines for transmissions?


thanks all

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[slowchevy]

does it gotta be local?

thinking TEP for mine. been hearing nothing but epic news from people who've bought dave's stuff.. having woes as well lately

 

[SuperDaveGSE]

Theres that place on River and Rand I think it is, I know they used to or still do alot of Municipal cars.

 

[G_T_O]

Theres that place on River and Rand I think it is, I know they used to or still do alot of Municipal cars.

Still do. Pretty sure it's suburban transmissions

 

[bigsammoe]

i would love to take it to TEP but seeing as the car barley moves and slips like crazy dont think its drive able and dont really have the time to tow it down there.

 

[transmaxed]

Suburban trans did an alright job for me in my maxima a few years ago. The issue was I had to bring it back twice for part failure and leaks within the first few months, which they tried to blame me and "heavy" driving on. Though eventually they fixed everything for nothing extra, and its been fine the past 40k.

 

[bigsammoe]

thanks for the input transmaxed... i will keep an eye on the floors when i get it back. i am hoping for not having to deal with issues and taking it back.

not bad 1295 for a complete rebuild and new convertor, took it in friday and should have back monday.

 

[slowchevy]

define complete rebuild?

i'm shopping around for someone to do the buick too.

 

[TwistedSoundCo]

Way to go sam. Hope it works out. :dancingcool:

 

[10sec]

Damn $1295 is hella cheap. Hope their work is as good as their prices!

 

[Shocker]

Yea that's not bad my rebuilt trans for the Saturn was 1500-1600

 

[SuperDaveGSE]

I paid $1300 for the rebuild on my trans before it crapped out two years after. That was because the shop didnt change any of the solenoids I suspect.

 

[slowchevy]

thus me asking "how complete"

 

[TwistedSoundCo]

Sam knows what he's doing, I'm sure he will be grilling the place about every part to be replaced before he hands over the car and cash. lol

 

[SuperDaveGSE]

This is what gets me worried about trans shops, they can blow all the smoke up your ass about how good of a job they'll do and everything they say they will replace. But unless your physically there to watch them, there's no real way to know what they did with your trans. Like with mine, I dropped my pan to change the fluid after the rebuild and the warranty was over. I found they didn't touch the accumulator, the shift kit I put in there was still in it. Not even a year later the TCC solenoid goes out killing my trans, I know the solenoids should last more then just a year or two. If I ever need to get a trans done for now on if I dont just swap in a JY trans, I will be looking for someone who is recommended. Maybe an someone who does them on the side for extra cash, those people tend to what you want and are less likely to cut corners.

 

[1quick]

This is what gets me worried about trans shops, they can blow all the smoke up your ass about how good of a job they'll do and everything they say they will replace. But unless your physically there to watch them, there's no real way to know what they did with your trans. Like with mine, I dropped my pan to change the fluid after the rebuild and the warranty was over. I found they didn't touch the accumulator, the shift kit I put in there was still in it. Not even a year later the TCC solenoid goes out killing my trans, I know the solenoids should last more then just a year or two. If I ever need to get a trans done for now on if I dont just swap in a JY trans, I will be looking for someone who is recommended. Maybe an someone who does them on the side for extra cash, those people tend to what you want and are less likely to cut corners.

Even well known people skimp on stuff also, cough Tim king cough, my trans has less than 2k miles on it and will quit locking the converter after a 10 mile drive

 

[SuperDaveGSE]

Yes that's exactly what I'm talking about, I've heard some stories about his work.

 

[bigsammoe]

i will see if they can give me a print out on their everything rebuild... the owner and head tec i talked with said they redo everything. He also said a reman convertor or a new one is more but he would go with the reman....only crap thing is their payments cash or cashiers check no debit, no credit, no personal checks.

give them a call and say Sam with the Impala sent me here.. see what they say

 

[slowchevy]

what's the name of the shop again? the suburban trans shop?

 

[G_T_O]

what's the name of the shop again? the suburban trans shop?

Suburban transmissions

 

[slowchevy]

thanks. will be calling tomorrow morning

 

[RenoReno2]

I've been using action transmission in forest park for years. Never had an issue with their work ever. Between my family and my cars prolly sent 10 to 16 cars to them no ones ever complained

 

[RenoReno2]

And he's got his own tow truck

 

[SuperDaveGSE]

I've been using action transmission in forest park for years. Never had an issue with their work ever. Between my family and my cars prolly sent 10 to 16 cars to them no ones ever complained

I was gonna use them when my trans originally shit the bed, but the other place gave a longer warranty. Which ended up bein a complete waste anyways.

 

[slowchevy]

guy at the trans shop sam had his done at quoted me 1295 for complete rebuild , new solenoids and clutches. if it needs hard parts (don't think it will) , it'll be extra. not bad. saving up now.