02 Automatic Transmission Rebuild Kit -- Can't find TCI Kit
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I've got a little influx of cash coming in and wanting to do a preemptive rebuild on my transmission. It hesitates a lot and I know our gen is notorious for bad transmissions.
In researching the forums, this TCI kit seems to be the number one endorsed kit by gearbox and others; however, they don't seem to make it anymore and I can't find it in stock anywhere.
I'm wondering if there is another go-to best kit out there now?
Also, can anyone recommend a shop in the Bakersfield or Los Angeles area in California that would do a good job? From what I'm reading, getting it done right is arguably more important than what kit you use.
Thanks for any input! Like I said, I did do my research on past posts but a lot of the kit sourcing recommendations are outdated.
In researching the forums, this TCI kit seems to be the number one endorsed kit by gearbox and others; however, they don't seem to make it anymore and I can't find it in stock anywhere.
I'm wondering if there is another go-to best kit out there now?
Also, can anyone recommend a shop in the Bakersfield or Los Angeles area in California that would do a good job? From what I'm reading, getting it done right is arguably more important than what kit you use.
Thanks for any input! Like I said, I did do my research on past posts but a lot of the kit sourcing recommendations are outdated.
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Re: 02 Automatic Transmission Rebuild Kit -- Can't find TCI Kit
If you are going to send the rebuild job to be done by someone else, then let that shop source the parts if you expect any sort of warranty on their work.
If you source your own parts, don't expect a shop to warranty your parts failures.
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If you source your own parts, don't expect a shop to warranty your parts failures.
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That being said, do I just tell them that I want them to use "good" parts and I'm willing to pay extra if they do? I guess I'm wary of going in there and saying I'm will to pay a lot and then getting reamed on the price . . .
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You might consider a Honda dealer reman trans. Then you can be assured of the quality of the parts used, and if you have the dealer install that trans the warranty provided will be good at any Honda dealer in the country. Inquire at your dealer.
There are other national rebuilders too, but you might want to do your research before you choose that.
I've heard good things about H&A trans but never used them myself (unless they supply for the dealers, IDK if they rebuild for the dealers program or not) http://www.hnatrans.com/ (Rancho Cucamonga)
We (at the shop) have used Jasper......Once. 500 miles later it turned into twice, car was 3 states away. Had to wait a long time for the replacement (I think they had to rebuild the core we sent them). Wasn't a good experience for us. YMMV.
Your local trans shop might not be able to provide nationwide warranty unless they are members of ATRA. Check into that, I'm not sure of what is available these days.
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There are other national rebuilders too, but you might want to do your research before you choose that.
I've heard good things about H&A trans but never used them myself (unless they supply for the dealers, IDK if they rebuild for the dealers program or not) http://www.hnatrans.com/ (Rancho Cucamonga)
We (at the shop) have used Jasper......Once. 500 miles later it turned into twice, car was 3 states away. Had to wait a long time for the replacement (I think they had to rebuild the core we sent them). Wasn't a good experience for us. YMMV.
Your local trans shop might not be able to provide nationwide warranty unless they are members of ATRA. Check into that, I'm not sure of what is available these days.
HTH
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I know I'm a week late to the game, but synchrotech transmissions (synchrotech-transmissions.com) is based out of riverside. They deal with Honda/Acura racing transmissions as well as perform their own factory-spec refurbs. Try contacting them to see if they can do what you need.
Our own Maxtierney has dealt with them, too, and he said nothing but good things about them.
I took a look at their site a while back to see how much a "new" tranny from them would cost. Came out to about $900 shipped to Vegas for a tranny, and all you gotta do is call them to arrange a pickup of your old one. Hell of a lot cheaper than what my step-dad did with my Civic when I was deployed. Cost him $1200 for a shitty rebuild from a guy he's known forever (and I paid him back for it)
Our own Maxtierney has dealt with them, too, and he said nothing but good things about them.
I took a look at their site a while back to see how much a "new" tranny from them would cost. Came out to about $900 shipped to Vegas for a tranny, and all you gotta do is call them to arrange a pickup of your old one. Hell of a lot cheaper than what my step-dad did with my Civic when I was deployed. Cost him $1200 for a shitty rebuild from a guy he's known forever (and I paid him back for it)
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