I don't change the transmission fluid every 2,500 miles, it was 2,500 since the last change when the problem started ~

Time to start looking ~ Thanks for the replies.

 

I am planning to rebuild my '04 tranny soon, and cost for parts and tools is about equal to buying a used (unknown condition) tranny. At least when I am done building the tranny I will know it's condition is as good as new.

 

OK - after have the dealer install a new transmission, they are now saying my transmission is fine, and I have an engine problem. This is after telling me my transmission needed an entire rebuild. I told them to put it back together the way it was when I brought it in, as I was picking it up. Told the dealer I wasn't paying for their training either - they never debated the -0- bill. The also said they pulled my engine pan and my #3 and #4 crank bearing were going bad, but they had a used (85k miles) for only 5 grand. Yea, right.

I am not a transmission guy, and that's why it went to the dealer. engines are a different matter.

Long story short, the only thing wrong are my thrust bearings are worn, allowing a slight play forward / back on the crank. I ordered a bearing kit, and as soon as it's in I'm replacing the crank, thrust, and rod bearings. Luckily I can do all this from under the car without pulling the engine. Just waiting on my bearing kit to arrive.

 

^wow 85k for 5 grand? lol. Anyway man sorry to hear and good luck!

 

Running stock clutch?

 

Yes, factory clutch. This is the second one though. The first 80,000 miles were as a DD in Atlanta. Come to think of it, a lot of time I never got above 3rd gear going home, LOL. LOTS of shifting during the 5pm commutes.

And yes, dealer was a rip-off. I ended up paying the diagnostic fee - that was all. They lost that just in the parts / labor taking out and reinstalling a transmission 2x.

 

Damn stealership. 5 grand for an 85xxx motor? HAHAHAHA Hope ya told em to choke on it