Re: [FWDLK] torqueflite overhaul kit

[Terry & Andree Hoeman <tehoema@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I just carried in the 727 from our 69 P0lara two years ago and got it back
completely rebuilt and with a new torque converter for just at 300 from a
local rebuild shop.  Would have been 200 more if removed and replaced and
the car would have sat out beside thee shop for a week or so so that wasn't
an option.

I know the newer trannies are more complex and much more expensive though.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Sealey" <mopar2ya@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 1:52 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] torqueflite overhaul kit


> Scott H wrote:
>
> > Yes it is high and I would look for alternatives BUT
> > I was quoted $1800 for my Caravan trans
>
> For a FWD car a price like this is not unusual. My '87
> New Yorker is a little loosey-goosey in the torque
> converter and I'm really dreading this bill when I
> finally have to do it.
>
> As for Powerflites and castiron Torqueflites, these
> are probably pricier than 727/904/998s because the
> newer ones are still common enough that a lot of the
> high volume shops just pull another rebuilt off the
> shelf and throw it in there, which saves them a whole
> lotta $ and helps them keep prices on these down. The
> older units are no longer shelf items and the kits are
> harder to find... ...and of course some shops charge a
> premium for that if they feel they can get away with
> it... A premium also applies to 4wd vehicles like the
> Bronco mentioned earlier, since there's more labor
> involved.
>
> I used to have a very good tranny guy (retired now,
> and can't find him) who only charged $100 more for
> rebuilding a torque tube Rambler tranny than he
> charged for a 727. Knowing the extra labor involved I
> thought this was an excellent deal.
>
> Also, on the subject of 500/518s, these are pricier
> because of the overdrive, just like similar trannies
> from competing brands.
>
> > (fixed it by changing the fluid from Dextron back to
> > Chrysler 7176 ...you cant always believe the owners
> > manual!)
>
> Heard that story more than once... ...how Chrysler
> avoided a class action suit over those faulty
> instructions is beyond me...
>
>
> =====
> Mike Sealey, San Francisco CA
> '57 Plymouth Sport Suburban
> '64 Chrysler 300-K 2dr Hardtop
>
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