HELP !!!.Transmission ????

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Hi All

I have a 1996 SL2 auto 105,000 miles been a nice car. Today I think the transmission is going. When I go from 1st to 2nd gear there is a bang very hard shift like you hit a pot hole that is what I first believed. But it did it again. When I am over 45 to 50 mph no trouble seems fine. I had a problem at about 56,000 mile with a bang when going into reverse. Saturn rebuilt the upper throttle body for about $700.00. I am I in need of a total rebuild here and at what cost can any one help.

Thanks Ron

jdoe · Accepted Answer

SOunds like a valve body. This unit has some issues with the upper valve body. I've heard of the nut on one of the main gears coming loose also but I think upper valve body is the most common thing.Larry

Chuck · Answer

Saturn wanted to do a $2300 rebuild on my 95 SW2 at 87k. I bought the Valve Body for $442 - made NO difference. Another Saturn shop replaced the Input Shaft Nut for $282 (about $10 worth of parts and the tranny doesn't have to come out).

steve · Answer

Go to  and look in the how to forum for revese slam cure. it worked for me.

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