4L80E transmission work needed

[SPIRK]

My truck stopped going into 3rd gear so I took it to Aspen automotive down the street. They said it needs a rebuild and quoted me $2000 which comes with a 3yr/36,000 mile warranty. I researched a bunch and found prices from $400 to $5000. Is $2000 a good price for this kind of work?

 

[boz42]

I build transmissions out of my garage. I charge $1500 on a 4l80 bench job. Thats a stock style overhaul with a performance valve body kit & a new TC. I give a 1 year unlimited mileage warranty. I usually charge another $300 if I pull & replace it. I also Itemize my bills so you can see excatly what you are paying for. I don't think their price is out of line, especially if they have a good reputation.

 

[miniwally]

Not bad, I bought a complete new 4L80 from Monster trans with converter shipping everything but takeout and install it was $2,400.

If you want to travel you could talk with Randy Rod at Jimmys 4x4 in Cortez. He does good work but you have to get the transmission to him.

 

[sweetk30]

swap it your self and use one of these.

http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/catalog/catalog.php?Action=GETSUBCAT&CATID=ZA

or

http://www.monstertrans.com/store/categories/Rebuilt-Transmission/GM-Transmissions/

otherwise if local do lots of resurch and find a good shop with real warrenty. 3/36k seems kind of low on mileage if you ask me now adays.

and dont forget to flush the coolerlines and stock /aftermarket cooler . dont wana toss all that trash in the new trans

and read here for tranny cooling info . http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3020914#post3020914

 

[Greg Ducato]

I think the price is actually a bit low if the builder is replacing all bands, sprags, bushings, bearings, electronics etc and making requisite upgrades to the valve body and pump and supplying a torque converter as well. Warranty is above average in comparison to most shops across the country.

 

[jake 03]

You might check on a Gm transmission,they carry a 3yr/100k warranty.

 

[cuervo]

What if it's just a 2-3 solenoid. Less then 50 bucks.

I've always hated transmission repair shops. They pray on the fact that most people don't know anything about transmissions. In that $2000 price tag, short of labor to R/R the trans there might be $200 bucks in parts.

 

[cuervo]

I think the price is actually a bit low if the builder is replacing all bands, sprags, bushings, bearings, electronics etc and making requisite upgrades to the valve body and pump and supplying a torque converter as well. Warranty is above average in comparison to most shops across the country.

They wont replace any hard parts that aren't bad, that's for sure.