Alright everyone. I need you to join hands, and wish the best of the Tahoe-Yukon-Suburban gods upon my ole' 2500 burb.
So, a while back, the burb trans started whining. Took it to my mechanic who said the trans was toast. The shop I went to was a jasper shop, and they wanted 4500 for a replacement jasper trans installed. I dont have 4500 lying around.
I have a extended warranty/repair insurance plan on the burb. I opened a claim with them on the transmission and they moved through things per usual protocols, but they wanted the trans to be broken down before they go any further with approving the claim. Nothing I was really surprised about. What annoyed me is that the issue was diagnosed, tearing it down was a $600 risk in case they chose not to pay the claim.
Well, long story short I found a guy in kentucky that rebuilds GM transmissions and upgrades them in the process. Better shift drums, external coolers, blah blah blah the whole shebang. I took the burb to him the week before christmas with the hopes that he takes care of it all.
If the insurance company approves the trans work by him, I'll have him replace the oil pan gasket and oil pickup tube oring. Get the major stuff done and hopefully it should be good for some time to come.
So, the truck is 200 miles away, in the depths of eastern kentucky....wish the best to her and for a safe and healthy return.