Originally Posted By: Donald
Thanks for everyone's replies. I think I would consider the removal and re-install but not the actual rebuild. Not looking at buying specialized tools. But this could justify a lift maybe.
If one gets a reman auto transmission (from Jasper) I assume they do a lot more than just clean it and install a rebuild kit?
Originally Posted By: TooManyWheels
If I remember correctly, Jasper is pretty good on transmissions. Not just the kit, but inspects for worn hard parts, and even applies cost effective updates, which is where the real value in a rebuilder lies. They probably also have an expensive test rig that assures the valve bodies have no leakage, correct pressures, right shift points, etc, and they almost certainly test the completed trans too.
While we haven't installed a Jasper rebuilt transmission yet, I'm quite impressed by their program. One of their reps stops in from time to time and has shown us some of their process and was even going to fly one of us (me) to their plant in Jasper Indiana.
They seem to be very thorough and want to fix the transmission correctly. As TooManyWheels said, they apply updates and even make their own to solve specific problems on certain models. Another thing that I like, is depending on the unit and application, it may come with an install kit - cleaners, fluids, radiator, cooler line(s), check valves and so on.
I'm not sure if the warranty for a private buyer is the same as a shop (pro installed), but if we were to buy one, it'd come with a 3 year, 100,000 mile guarantee.
We've dealt with a few different re-builders and I can say with confidence that if I needed a transmission for my personal vehicle, it would be a Jasper.
