Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
There are tire shops; my local independent will do tires.
There are tuneup shops; my local independent will do tuneups.
There are oil change places; my local independent will do oil changes.
There are transmission shops; my local independent will not do transmissions.
Your call.
That's a good point.
I asked this question a while back. The consensus was, a lot of specialty tools will be needed (along with a very clean work area), and the worst part is really removal and install to the vehicle.
I was thinking of getting a junkyard transmission and slowly rebuilding it as a project/learning experience so that I'd have one ready to go, assembled by me, should the original go out.
For the meantime, I have decided it would be more hassle than enjoyable hobby. Just the logistics of picking up a used transmission, unloading it, and getting it setup to work on in the basement sounds like more hassle than enjoyment.
Should the transmission on my truck start exhibiting symptoms of pending failure, I have a transmission shop I trust to take it to. They will rebuild the existing trans in my truck for $1300 if I give them some time (not "I need it back in two days").