Nissan Maxima: 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.


"me" <com> wrote in message news:Ith3d.75126$D%.. 
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It's probably time for a rebuild. 155K is pretty good for an automatic,
especially if the fluid hasn't been changed a few times.

me wrote:
 

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..

Thanks for you thoughts
"JimV" <com> wrote in message
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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 <com> wrote:
 

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


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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

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