1997 Maxima Trans Problem?

Update;

I cleared the code in the computer and took it for a drive . It seems to slip between 2nd and 3rd until I step off the gas and reapply it , then it shifts.

I drained the fluid again and found some big chunks of metal in the drain pan. So I think the trans needs to be rebuilt or get a good rebuilt one..

Just stay away from the cheap factory rebuilt ones. They often fail in

10 or 20 K.

Mark wrote:

For future reference, where does one go to get a rebuilt/replacement tranny without getting taken for a ride? Where does the Nissan dealership get theirs?

I once had a relative who was a career transmission guy. Watched him rebuild a GM unit back in the 80s, and he showed me how many corners he could cut (as he was cutting them). Glad he never worked on any of mine.

JimV wrote:

Good question. So far I checked around and it will run around $1,800 to $2,500 to rebuild the trans.

I see them on ebay once in a while, salavaged out of a totalled car. I've heard bad things about trans rebuilders selling on there, maybe that was somebody in this NG or a forum I read? I'd guess the dealer uses an OE Jatco trans, I can't tell you if its new.

You're probably better off getting a lowish mileage used one rather than a rebuild. $600 for the trans and $200 to install it is fair. You do take a certain risk with this, but my experience has been good. Otherwise, ask around and find out who is a good rebuilder in your area.

-jim

snipped-for-privacy@Bost> For future reference, where does one go to get a rebuilt/replacement

3 hours of labor to swap trannys sounds a little optimistic, even for a career pro. Too much stuff needs to come apart on these cars, from what I understand.

Dave