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Guys take a look at this repair estimate...
This is for my sister's '96 dodge grand caravan (3.3L V6, about 125000 mi)
The Problem:
Last week, she noticed that at 50mph the RPM was at 4000. I had a similar problem before with the same van, ended up replacing the transmission with a new one from the dealership (don't ask why, I tried my best to get her to replace the damn car).
This time around, she took it to a dealership here in NC and was told that the "Input and Output Speed Sensors" are bad and will cost $190 to fix. Of course, as expected they gave her a laundry list of "recommended" repairs seen below.
This van also had its frontend rebuilt by another dealership back in November '06 and that is still under warranty. I am trying to get more details from sis on this, but right now the list looks really suspect.
Another detail - when she first took the van to a local auto shop for an estimate, she was told the transmission looks way too old for a new piece that was put in maybe 1.5 yr ago. What should I look for to confirm that this is true? Because she obviously paid the price for a new transmission (not rebuilt) from the very first dealership (before these current ones in NC).
Argh sorry for writing a book. I just think it would have been wiser to replace the vehicle in the first place.
Repair quote
Input and Output Speed Sensors $190.00
Left and Right Front Axles $460.00
Valve Cover Gasket Leak $310.00
Trans Cooler Line $120.00
Oil Pan Gasket $170.00
Front Crank Seal $140.00
Sway Bar Links and Bushings $315.00
Serpentine Belt and Tensioner $220.00
Major Tune-up $240.00
Transmission Service $140.00
Throttle Body/Fuel Injection Service $190.00
Fuel Filter $100.00
Air Filter & PCV Valve $50.00
Lube Oil and Filter $34.00
The Problem:
Last week, she noticed that at 50mph the RPM was at 4000. I had a similar problem before with the same van, ended up replacing the transmission with a new one from the dealership (don't ask why, I tried my best to get her to replace the damn car).
This time around, she took it to a dealership here in NC and was told that the "Input and Output Speed Sensors" are bad and will cost $190 to fix. Of course, as expected they gave her a laundry list of "recommended" repairs seen below.
This van also had its frontend rebuilt by another dealership back in November '06 and that is still under warranty. I am trying to get more details from sis on this, but right now the list looks really suspect.
Another detail - when she first took the van to a local auto shop for an estimate, she was told the transmission looks way too old for a new piece that was put in maybe 1.5 yr ago. What should I look for to confirm that this is true? Because she obviously paid the price for a new transmission (not rebuilt) from the very first dealership (before these current ones in NC).
Argh sorry for writing a book. I just think it would have been wiser to replace the vehicle in the first place.
Repair quote
Input and Output Speed Sensors $190.00
Left and Right Front Axles $460.00
Valve Cover Gasket Leak $310.00
Trans Cooler Line $120.00
Oil Pan Gasket $170.00
Front Crank Seal $140.00
Sway Bar Links and Bushings $315.00
Serpentine Belt and Tensioner $220.00
Major Tune-up $240.00
Transmission Service $140.00
Throttle Body/Fuel Injection Service $190.00
Fuel Filter $100.00
Air Filter & PCV Valve $50.00
Lube Oil and Filter $34.00
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