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Old 11-10-2006, 08:00 PM   #1
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Hi all,

Getting the solenoid and valve body work done on the tranny on Saturday. The gear changes (kickdowns) are getting a little clunkier and I want the smoothness that I get in the wagon.

Going to Fluidrive, price is $440.

How does that fare?

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Old 11-10-2006, 08:04 PM   #2
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probably not too bad, i've never had it done before, but i would guess this would include a service ie fluid change. slightly off topic, sorry GK, does anyone know a rough price of an auto trans filter kit?
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Old 11-10-2006, 08:42 PM   #3
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probably not too bad, i've never had it done before, but i would guess this would include a service ie fluid change. slightly off topic, sorry GK, does anyone know a rough price of an auto trans filter kit?
Yep the fluid in the pan is changed but not a full flush. I might get that done as well.

Can't help with a price on the kit, but many here do that servicing themselves. You get the filter and gasket. I've seen them at SuperCheap but never enquired about the price.

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Old 12-10-2006, 04:48 PM   #4
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the exact price on a auto trans filter kits is $30. thats from thompsons spare parts and repco
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Old 12-10-2006, 05:04 PM   #5
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Have you tried a shift kit?
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Old 13-10-2006, 09:38 AM   #6
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hey guys with the shift kit. how much $$$ and where in qld is best place to get it done. What would be better, too get the shift kit or just straight for the 5 spd manual
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depends what you really want i guess...personally i would say get a shift kit and a hi stall convertor, depending on mods probably a 2500-2800rpm one, then you can have quick launches and fast shifts at the same time, time after time
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