TW Racing Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Well we finally got the final estimate to replace our Allison MH2500 transmission. At first the codes were saying it was a short in the wiring harness caused by a tranny fluid leak. We never have had a leak so figured it was a minor leak and that made sense. I then got a call from the shop stating that when they removed the trans pan they found metal meaning the transmission needed replacement. Today I get a new estimate to R&R transmission and replace trans cooler for a little over $18,000. This seems really high to me, has anyone else had a trans replaced? The Rv is a 2008 Cayman 35 SBD with 48k miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philcarrell Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I would request a look at how much metal was in it. After several years you can have a small amount of metal. If just shavings that's normal, big pieces are a problem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito.a Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Wow! I'm sorry. Where in AZ are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TW Racing Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 The fluid smelled burnt too. I believe the previous owner never serviced, we have owned it for 3 years. We are no longer in Az, just the Rv is there. Luckily we had our Jeep with us to drive back to Vegas. The Rv is in Flagstaff Az at Velocity Truck Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donflem Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 48k it’s just broke in.😳 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cole Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Crazy high. A rebuilt 2500 with a 2 year warranty can be had for $2500.00. Spending $18,000.00 to tow it out of that shop would be more satisfying. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradHend Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) That is way too high. You are being taken advantage of. Get a used one. Visone has lots ready to ship in the 3-4K range. Example:https://rvchassisparts.visonerv.com/cgi-bin/md/M120735/s12.pl They also have a bunch of those transmission coolers, assuming yours is like mine and is that rectangular prism looking thing at the bottom for like 3-4 hundred bucks. Edited July 28, 2023 by BradHend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmw188 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Well you can PM me and leave your ph# if you would like. I just went thru the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacwjames Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 $18000 seems high, reman'd tranny is probably ~$6K or less , labor should not be that bad, a Newell owner on IRV2 paid $3120 for labor to replace his 4000 tranny on a tag axle coach, 16 hours. I'd be questioning the costs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmw188 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Ok for others following and commenting I was waiting to talk to the OP TW Racing but felt it doesn’t help the followers of this thread. I just picked up my mh and among other work related to my transmission failure this was what it cost me for a MH3000 at a very well known repair facility highly experience in this work. Tran retran $6093 Transynd 6gal $247.00 (shipped dry) R&R $1776 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobA Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Maybe unfair but I used Velocity in Canton NC for an air leak, they worked on it in 10 min sat in the bay for 45 minutes. They have a minimum 225.00 hour for RVs charged for two hours plus 45.00 in shop fees (rag and spray soap) stayed that the leaking valve was special to the Rv quoted 500.00 to replace plus labor to send someone out to look for parts and shop fees. I would get it out of there. Cost me to know to never use them again. Charging a professional rate for professional service no problem but they are looking for a blank check In my opinion. BTW parts were off the shelf found local with some help from this site. going to make ramps and try replacing it myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert92867 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 why did the trans cooler need replacing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TW Racing Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Robert, im not sure as to why they are replacing the cooler, I’m calling them on Monday after I get quotes Friday n other shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmw188 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 (edited) Did they pull a transmission sample? If so they may have found coolant in the fluid. That’s assuming what type of cooler you have. Mine is internal to the radiator. Rear radiator I’m not sure about. Edited July 30, 2023 by tmw188 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestins Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Might want to talk to Rush Truck Center in Flagstaff for another opinion or price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradHend Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Terrible situation you’re in. I honestly do feel for you. Is that coach at all moveable? Has the shop that quoted you 18K come down at all even after saying you’ll get it towed elsewhere? Is it stuck at that shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TW Racing Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 It’s not movable. The shop did come down a few thousand, but unfortunately it would cost $3700 to have towed to an Allison shop in Phoenix. Still looking into what will be the most cost effective. The current shop has 9 hrs into it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmw188 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 TW Racing did you read post 10? That was just for the tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TW Racing Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 Rush is about the same price.? It seems the trick centers don’t really have the lifts for RVs, that’s what I have been told. The price is now down to around 13k when the cost of the core is removed. trans- $5084 cooler- $2517 core- $2499 labor- $4843 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacwjames Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 13 minutes ago, TW Racing said: Rush is about the same price.? It seems the trick centers don’t really have the lifts for RVs, that’s what I have been told. The price is now down to around 13k when the cost of the core is removed. trans- $5084 cooler- $2517 core- $2499 labor- $4843 That's a lot better then original estimate but seems like it's still high. What is wrong with the cooler, can't it be cleaned?. My guess is they want new cooler to reduce chance of contamination/failure. Labor seems high but you said they already had 19 hours into it so IT IS WHAT IT IS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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