My local Mechanic quoted me $500 to rebuild my 1978 transmission that was stuck in 3rd gear. Now he said they have to send it to a Land Cruiser specialist in Canoga Park, CA and it will be $3,500 .... I’m new to this, does that price seem correct ?
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I'd look for a transmission rebuild shop to ask for a quote. They should be able to fix it, but it is always better to get a few quotes. For reference, rebuilding my t-case cost about $600, with a rebuild kit and shop time.
FJBen
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that seems really high. you can buy a brand new H55F for less than that. I would look for a used tranny and go from there.
who is the specialist he's talking about?
Valley Hybrids, Georg or @orangefj45 . He does tons of mechanical stuff or cruisers and is one of the best out there.
Oh no I know all about Valley Hybrids, I was asking about who the OP's mechanic was referencing
Oh, I thought you were referencing Lil John's post.
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he said world renowned?? By the internet I am guessing K&H ... my mechanic is very trusted , so I am definitely not questioning his direction
I used @65swb45 on my tranny. He is in Burbank.
$3,500.00 . I’m in the wrong business I’ve got one out in the garage you can have if you come and get it.
My NV was like $1500 as well, with a 3rd gear and a bunch of other stuff. $3600 seems extraordinarily high.
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UPDATE : called my mechanic and mentioned that the cost seems exorbitant and if he could discuss with the Transmission Shop .... my mechanic FAILED to mention that they are also rebuilding the Transfer Case ... I think that makes the quote a little more in line ?
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EACH unit is about $600 parts and labor with standard rebuild kits, so that’s about $1200. Hard parts are of course extra. I just finished rebuilding and delivered a ‘77 T&TC for a customer yesterday. I could put you in line, but yours wouldn’t be done until after the end of the year; I just took on four more jobs yesterday.
And thanks for the mention Scott @SW20 .
still NO
@1978FJ40project The further I read this thread, the less warm and fuzzy I feel about your mechanic. Why are they needing to rebuild your transfer case when the issue is with the transmission being stuck in 3rd? You could just about hire a flatbed, have it shipped to any one of several great shops in California, get a rebuilt transmission installed, and have it shipped back to you for that money.
macdaddy59
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Had both my trans and T case done by Georg at Valley hybrids this summer. $2600 for everything including a bunch of broken parts that needed replacement and shipping to and from Florida.
Your mechanic is making money as the middle man.The specialist is charging the mechanic to rebuild the tranny/transfer-your mechanic is tacking money on top of that cost and passing it on to you.
Cut out the middle man.$3500 to rebuild is way high.
joestewart
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Or you could rebuild your transmission and transfer case yourself. Save a ton of money and after its all said and done, you will be intimately familiar with the innards of both. They are not that complicated.
