txtaz
03-20-2004, 07:17 PM
Well folks I made it 800 miles towards Florida to pick up the 90 Classic 18 when my auto tranmission started slipping. I guess all those miles working out of town did it in. But, at least I made enough to buy a nice Donzi and maybe a new tranny. I'm gratefull it hapened on the way down and not pulling the boat.
Does anyone have information about tranny repairs? I know there are alot of "shady" tranny shops. I'm not too concerned about money, I just need a bullet proof tranny to get the boat back to Texas.
The indications:
Drove about 4 hours and stopped for breakfast and gas....uhmm doing about 80. Drove another 5 hours (80) and needed gas. Once back on the interstate, it started to slip on OD. I turned OD off and the engine PRM's spiked. Looks like third gear is gone. I put OD back on and it started to slip every once in a while.... Guess what, It got worse. You didn't see that coming did you. Now only first and second gear are realiable. I checked the fluid, it was full and pink (no smell). I am stuck in Biloxi at a hotel waiting for Monday which I have an appointment at a shop called VT Tranmissions.
My question, would it be better to buy a new one and have it installed or let them work on it? Time is a consideration, I do not want this boat to get away from me.
The second question is: Anyone know of a good shop here to get me on the road? I will pay a premium to get me back on the road to get the Donzi.
The third question is: Anyone want to pick me up to go get the boat? Any reasonable fair will be paid, besides the Jeep will be fixed by the time we get back.
If you are in the Mississippi, Alambama or Florida area and interested please call me on my mobile (210) 421-7827
Thanks, Wes
Does anyone have information about tranny repairs? I know there are alot of "shady" tranny shops. I'm not too concerned about money, I just need a bullet proof tranny to get the boat back to Texas.
The indications:
Drove about 4 hours and stopped for breakfast and gas....uhmm doing about 80. Drove another 5 hours (80) and needed gas. Once back on the interstate, it started to slip on OD. I turned OD off and the engine PRM's spiked. Looks like third gear is gone. I put OD back on and it started to slip every once in a while.... Guess what, It got worse. You didn't see that coming did you. Now only first and second gear are realiable. I checked the fluid, it was full and pink (no smell). I am stuck in Biloxi at a hotel waiting for Monday which I have an appointment at a shop called VT Tranmissions.
My question, would it be better to buy a new one and have it installed or let them work on it? Time is a consideration, I do not want this boat to get away from me.
The second question is: Anyone know of a good shop here to get me on the road? I will pay a premium to get me back on the road to get the Donzi.
The third question is: Anyone want to pick me up to go get the boat? Any reasonable fair will be paid, besides the Jeep will be fixed by the time we get back.
If you are in the Mississippi, Alambama or Florida area and interested please call me on my mobile (210) 421-7827
Thanks, Wes