DieselBoy
11-23-2006, 03:44 PM
Okay, so here it is. My dad bought a truck for my brother and shortly after we noticed it starting to moan when you would get to certain speeds. Noise was coming from the rear end. So, with our warrenty, we took it in to a transmision shop, that shop being Mr. Transmission. We also took it to AAMCO.
AAMCO did a full blown test consisting of the following;
Transmission diagnostic computer;
Up Shift quality
Downshift quality
Other internal transmission tests
Fluid test
Slip test
And hoist test (driving it while on hoist listening with a stethascope)
They determined it was the rear end. They said all the bearings inside including the carrier bearings and pinion bearings were worn, and that it would fix the problem. I questioned them and said are you sure? They seemed certain. We got their price quote and it was going to cost $1500.00 - I said I'll shop around before I decide. So I did.
Next, we took it to MR. TRANSMISSION. They also did a road test, hoist test, and told is it was our differential. They removed the differential cover and found shavings of metal. They were certain it was the rear end bearings also. I again said are you sure? They were positive. I said ok, put a quote together. They quoted us something like $996. I said lets do it.
We left the truck friday, and it got worked on Saturday/Monday.
We get a call saying its done, and ready. So, we pick it up. They tell us all is well. So, we leave and start to drive home and test it.
It was super quiet until about 80 KM/H, then the noise was slightly noticable. We thought oh, crap. its not fixed. So, we went back and he said "oh, we'll take another look at it another day. I said fine. So we brought it back and they did ANOTHER road test, and put it up on the hoist again, while we were there. I noticed a nawing and vibrating from the diff while it was on the hoist in Drive. he did not seem to know jack all. He had his stethascope and all that going and when it stopped I grabbed the pinion shaft, and shook it. I noticed there was play and he told me before there shouldnt be any. So I said what the hells this? He said leave it here and I'll "take a look at it".
Yet again I've go to drive him everywhere, but we're patient. We get a call saying they took it all apart and can't find anything wrong with the diff, they think its now the transfer case gear (forget exact name of it; planitary gear?) anyways, so he tells me he wants another $1400 to fix their mistake. And he won't fix it for anything less. He completely screwed us over.
WHAT DO WE DO?
I thought it was a worn pinion gear & maybe the side gear. Now I'm skeptical and unsure if its the transfer case.
Above all, I don't know what to do about the crooks at mr. transmission failing to fix the problem the first time around and THEN refusing to fix it without paying more or charging significantly less.
Noise:
When you reach about 60KM/H it starts to vibrate and moan, then it will go away AS SOON AS you let your foot off the gas pedal. I'm pissed, and baffled.
Transmission shops are CROOKS, everybody I've known has claimed the same damn thing.
Thanks for any advice you may provide!
Mike,
AAMCO did a full blown test consisting of the following;
Transmission diagnostic computer;
Up Shift quality
Downshift quality
Other internal transmission tests
Fluid test
Slip test
And hoist test (driving it while on hoist listening with a stethascope)
They determined it was the rear end. They said all the bearings inside including the carrier bearings and pinion bearings were worn, and that it would fix the problem. I questioned them and said are you sure? They seemed certain. We got their price quote and it was going to cost $1500.00 - I said I'll shop around before I decide. So I did.
Next, we took it to MR. TRANSMISSION. They also did a road test, hoist test, and told is it was our differential. They removed the differential cover and found shavings of metal. They were certain it was the rear end bearings also. I again said are you sure? They were positive. I said ok, put a quote together. They quoted us something like $996. I said lets do it.
We left the truck friday, and it got worked on Saturday/Monday.
We get a call saying its done, and ready. So, we pick it up. They tell us all is well. So, we leave and start to drive home and test it.
It was super quiet until about 80 KM/H, then the noise was slightly noticable. We thought oh, crap. its not fixed. So, we went back and he said "oh, we'll take another look at it another day. I said fine. So we brought it back and they did ANOTHER road test, and put it up on the hoist again, while we were there. I noticed a nawing and vibrating from the diff while it was on the hoist in Drive. he did not seem to know jack all. He had his stethascope and all that going and when it stopped I grabbed the pinion shaft, and shook it. I noticed there was play and he told me before there shouldnt be any. So I said what the hells this? He said leave it here and I'll "take a look at it".
Yet again I've go to drive him everywhere, but we're patient. We get a call saying they took it all apart and can't find anything wrong with the diff, they think its now the transfer case gear (forget exact name of it; planitary gear?) anyways, so he tells me he wants another $1400 to fix their mistake. And he won't fix it for anything less. He completely screwed us over.
WHAT DO WE DO?
I thought it was a worn pinion gear & maybe the side gear. Now I'm skeptical and unsure if its the transfer case.
Above all, I don't know what to do about the crooks at mr. transmission failing to fix the problem the first time around and THEN refusing to fix it without paying more or charging significantly less.
Noise:
When you reach about 60KM/H it starts to vibrate and moan, then it will go away AS SOON AS you let your foot off the gas pedal. I'm pissed, and baffled.
Transmission shops are CROOKS, everybody I've known has claimed the same damn thing.
Thanks for any advice you may provide!
Mike,