Is it possible to replace an entire transmission?
There is an alternative to the transmission overhaul. The other option is to replace your transmission with an entirely different one, one that has already been rebuilt or remanufactured. So, to answer the title question, yes, it is possible to replace an entire transmission. And people sometimes choose this option.
What kind of work is needed to rebuild a transmission?
Amount of work that is necessary to fix anything inside the transmission is very close to the amount of work that is necessary to do the rebuild (on average). Your average Rebuild = replace friction plates, and replace rubber seals (sometimes they come only in a kit) + replace and damaged larger parts (rarely happens).
Are there any other way to get at the parts inside the transmission?
There is no other way, with current transmission design, for you to get at any of the parts inside the transmission at least the parts which make the vehicle go. The design as it is, is very compact and does the job very well.
How much does it cost to replace a transmission band?
You could replace the single part, at a cost difference of a couple hundred dollars, only to have it go bad again in the not too distant future when another part goes bad which wasn’t replaced. In most cases when a transmission needs repaired, it is one or more of the soft parts which have gone bad. These include the band (s) and clutches.
What’s the difference between transmission replacement and transmission rebuild?
The price difference between a transmission replacement and a transmission rebuild costs could be really small in the end. A big portion of any transmission replacement or rebuild is the labor cost. It’s at least six hours to remove and install a transmission, often twice that.
Is it necessary to replace your transmission fluid?
As mentioned in the introduction, replacing your transmission fluid can help to solve a number of transmission problems, but certainly not all of them. Often there is a part or parts that require replacement.
How much does it cost to replace a transmission mount?
When a transmission mount is worn out, broken, or loose, the tranny doesn’t line up properly or there are parts hitting against each other. It sounds worse than it is in most cases. The part is usually $50 to $200 itself, and labor is about the same. Not bad, especially compared to the other things it could be…like a transmission replacement.
How much does it cost to replace a transmission seal?
Repairs are starting to get pricey now. The front seal replacement varies by model, especially for those that the transmission is hard to remove and install. Expect $400 to $1,000 to change the transmission front seal.