[Fourlanders] Explorer Update

[Jim Worsham]

I talked to my mechanic again today and he said that a solenoid in the valve
body internal to the transmission has failed.  The only option he offered me
was a rebuilt transmission for $3,000.  Not an option I am likely to take
with an almost 9 year old vehicle with over 150,000 miles on it that, by the
way, is running just fine.  A couple of questions for the brain trust on
here.  It seems to me that a failed solenoid is a damn minor reason to
replace an entire transmission.  Do any of you know of anyone who actually
works on transmissions?  At the very least I am going to want a second
opinion on this so any suggestions of a good transmission shop in the area?
Any other suggestions or ideas on how I should proceed?  I would really like
to keep the Explorer going so we will have another vehicle available for
towing but not if it is going to cost me $3,000.

 

73

Jim, W4KXY

 

 

It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how smart
you are.  If it doesn't agree with experiment, it's wrong.

Richard P. Feynman