Good LC repair shop in/near Columbia or Lexington?

[Bubblehead]

I have a problem with a 97 FZJ80 that I'm not going to be able to diagnose/repair myself.

Posted about it in the 80 forum, but here it is again in case it catches any eyes here:

It's a 97 with about 225k on it. I bought it about 3 months ago with zero problems thus far.

Today I was in the fast lane of the interstate and went to pass a slowpoke going 10 miles under (60 in a 70) on the right since he wasn't budging.

When I stepped on it a little, I heard a grinding/buzzing noise.

Pulled it off the highway and it seemed fine but now it shows up during shifts, particularly with semi-aggressive acceleration.

Sound like the torque converter going bad to you guys? Entire transmission ****ting the bed?​

Looking to get someone to look at it this week if possible. Thanks a ton!

 

[Southeast Overland]

Talk to Trollhole. He has a shop near Greenville.

 

[Bubblehead]

Thanks, but driving it all the way up to Greenville isn't an option. I'm not willing to take that chance.

 

[the gimpey one]

I think the lowcountry guys use lextech but they may not be any closer. Post on the low country site and see what they say.

 

[greenseaman]

Not sure of anyone up that way! Lextech in Charleston is good but still pretty far away! Good luck!

 

[jleeFJ62]

Lextech and Trollhole's would be the same difference travel wise.

Not really a LC shop in Lex, but try Franks. That's where my parents take there cars.

 

[Trollhole]

I have a problem with a 97 FZJ80 that I'm not going to be able to diagnose/repair myself.

Posted about it in the 80 forum, but here it is again in case it catches any eyes here:

It's a 97 with about 225k on it. I bought it about 3 months ago with zero problems thus far.

Today I was in the fast lane of the interstate and went to pass a slowpoke going 10 miles under (60 in a 70) on the right since he wasn't budging.

When I stepped on it a little, I heard a grinding/buzzing noise.

Pulled it off the highway and it seemed fine but now it shows up during shifts, particularly with semi-aggressive acceleration.

Sound like the torque converter going bad to you guys? Entire transmission ****ting the bed?​

Looking to get someone to look at it this week if possible. Thanks a ton!

Go buy this and put it in and give it a go. Might be worth a try. Fixed two transmissions this way.

 

[Bubblehead]

Thanks, bud. I ordered two from Amazon next day shipping. Will see what happens.

 

[77cruiser]

I believe the guy on here named ncfj is somewhat close to you. He is a mechanic for lc's

 

[Bubblehead]

Went ahead and ordered two Tubes of the Dr. Tranny's and stuck one in this evening.

Went for a drive and I noticed an improvement at low speeds so I took it on the interstate. Up until 65/70 it seems fine but any faster than that and there's still a very noticeable buzzing/grinding sound.

Thanks for the help, Trollhole. Is your shop up in Mauldin? If so, I'm fairly sure I can limp it up there whenever you have time to take a look and give me an estimate. Can you hit me up via PM with a phone number and directions? Thanks.

 

[DanStew]

My buddy has a shop in Irmo called "Men at Work"
It is off Lake Murry Blvd going towards the Dam. It is right behind the Furniture store at Meredith Drive. He isnt a Cruiser only mechanic but he is very good to help out.