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Transmission Remake
Yahoo Message Number: 145037
Upon checking our transmission at Sanderson Ford RV and Truck Dept this week, it seems that we have to have a remake.  The transmission has been slipping over the past 5000 miles and the mechanic has checked out everything on our 1998 MB LD (101,000 miles).  Seems as though the Ford V10 450 trans will hold up for 100,000 miles or so.  Then...be wary.  To buy a rebuilt trans at Sanderson Ford csost about $3600 for everything (3 year warranty).

But...in the LD Companion, I saw comments about having a transmission remake at Team Ramco in Yuma for $4000+.  Evidently they do a superb job.  Any comments or suggestions would be helpful and appreciated.
David
Re: Transmission Remake
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 145041
If I were planning on       keeping the rig for quite awhile, I would install a racing       transmission. I believe your rig has an AOD or a 4R70. Just do an       on-line search. There are well known companies in the drag racing       community that do superb work. These transmissions are redesigned       and rebuilt to take LOTS of abuse. Of course you will need to have       it installed. Beware that if you go this route, talk to the outfit       first and get their recommendations. Racing trannies can shift       very harshly.

Otherwise I would go with the longest warranty outfit.

Chuck
97RB Skye
@Yuma
1997 RB
 
Re: Transmission Remake
Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 145048
Sorry, I gave you the       wrong tranny model, you have an E40D. But, the thinking is still       the same :)

Chuck
1997 RB