I’ve known that my transmission was going to go out someday, and I’m pretty sure that day has come. 
I’m wondering if anyone knows of a place where I can buy a transmission that isn’t gonna break the checkbook??
Also, if anyone knows of a mechanic that won’t charge me an arm and a leg to install. If I knew anything about vehicles I’d do it myself 
(I knew I should have taken those shop classes in HS)
If anyone can help please let me know!!
Do not know where you are from.Q transmission and drive line near Rochester is very affordable and has a 2 year warr.Phone # 507-533-6242.His name is Quinten.Very nice guy. 
I warned you about buying that hunk of junk Barney 
….You won’t find a cheap tranny and mechanic to install it…..SOL…sorry 
Well there goes the down payment on your new boat! 
What year is the Blazer? I recently had the tranny rebuilt in my 95 Tahoe from a place down here. It cost me $1200. They were by far the least expensive I could find for my application.
Let me know if you would like more info.
it’s a 96 blazer v6
My buddy has a Shop in Shorievew off of 694 and Vitoria (by the Ramsey County Cop Shop) and usually is cheaper than the big Chain Shops.
King Pin Transmission
Curt DeLange
Shop: 651-484-6225
Cell: 651-271-7312
Tell him you know me. I called and told him you might be calling 
I’m sure he would give you a quote. Him and his Dad have been in business for ALONG time.
Maybe you DONT want to mention Rob’s name… 
Tuck,
Iwas thinking the same thing! LOL
Wills transmission in Plymouth does good work too!
Mark is the owner
Ph. 763-545-7548
Me too. Last time I mentioned Rob’s name I got punched in the eye.
No respect
I don’t blame you. If I meet someone in the bar I usually give them a fake name for in fear of being gangtackled
Bring it on you guys 
The good thing is Krista, if you go there directions should be a breeze for you 
. Since it is just a block down from the Ramsey County Sherriff’s office. I’m sure you know that place well !
LOL….I haven’t been arrested
I will give them a call after lunch…Did you say Krista would be calling? If so, my name is actually Nicole!
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I will give them a call after lunch…Did you say Krista would be calling? If so, my name is actually Nicole!
I forgot. I’ll tell him!
Just dont stop in Edina first Nicole..
that thing needs to be fixed with a new set of keys to a Durango !!! its ten years old, let it go in peace.
I can’t let it go….It’s my pride and joy
So how do we know the Tranny is bad?
Could be torque converter or a plugged Catalytic Converter?
What are the symptoms.
It took almost a min this morning to get to 40mph and wouldn’t seem to go much higher. But this afternoon it seemed to drive alright…I’m confused 
You said it took a min to get to 40 mph. Did the trans act like it was slipping(like you put it in nuetral)or was it that it just woudn’t shift. If it slips trans. more than likely is bad if it wasn’t shifting it could be a restricted filter. Is the engine running rough I have fixed many shifting problems on blazers with a tune up, because they are shifted electronically taking in consideration the rpm’s and throttle position.Hope this helps
Clint
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So how do we know the Tranny is bad?
Could be torque converter or a plugged Catalytic Converter?
What are the symptoms.
Sounds more like the plugged Catalytic Converter to me. BEWARE of getting rip off. Maybe you can get one of the guys from the area to go with you. Most shops like to rip woman off. My wife got a coupon for a free oil change in Dubuque this Spring. When she was ready to leave her car wouldn’t start. The guy said it needed some expensive part. She said she would have her mechanic come and tow it back. The guy got it running real quick 
It shouldn’t be that way, but get you a mechanic you trust or let a male friend take your Blazer for repairs.
JIM
It seemed like it just wouldn’t shift like it was stuck in that gear. Kinda hard to explain, but I had my pedal all the way to the floor and it was only going 40mph and the rpm’s weren’t even shooting through the roof…it wasn’t even moving. Should I look for a tranny? or is it something else??? I called 5 different places today, all ones that the guys from this site reccommended, all the quotes were about 1500! There has got to be a place that does it for cheeper than that right??
When is the last time you had the tranny serviced? “fluid and filter changed” Time for you or someone to check your fluid, the level of the fluid and the color “should be red/pink not dark or black” also the smell does the fluid smell burnt?
Let’s not jump into a new transmission just yet, it’s showing signs of a plugged catylic converter.
You need to find an honest mechanic that can check your Fluid and Converters first.
I already did that….Had the full works done…cost me 168.00
Not sure if the converter was checked
Okay…you can check the Catylic converter it’s part of your exaust system it looks like the muffler and it’s located between the muffler and the engine if you have rubber hammer tap on the catylic converter and listen for any loose metal in the converter that could be plugging it up if you don’t have a rubber hammer use a regular one or a stick and tap on it or just have a mechanic do it.
Lets make sure before we commit to a rebuilt or used tranny job.
I agree seeing you can’t get any rpm’s it is a good sign of the catylic converter being plugged best to tap it cold so you don’t burn yourself and 1500 sound like a fair price if that is a rebuilt tranny and labor
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No respect
I don’t blame you. If I meet someone in the bar I usually give them a fake name for in fear of being gangtackled
By the way, stop leaving my business cards in bathrooms!
I don’t even know what a muffler looks like…
Do I crawl under the truck or do I just pop the hood?
It’s underneath the truck. The tailpipe and muffler are at the back of the vehicle the catalytic converter is towards the front of the vehicle here is a couple of diagrams, you may have to bring it to someone. Where is your general location.
http://www.meineke.com/stuff_about_cars/how_work_exhaust.asp
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/catalytic-converter.htm
North Metro
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