My car needs to change transmission and the mechanic in the car dealership said it would be a re-manufactured transmission (factory-rebuild). My car is a new Toyota still under warranty. The mechanic said it should be as good as a brand new transmission because all components inside the transmission are new and made in Toyota factory and only the frame (the box) is reused transmission box. Can anyone advise me if it is true and what is the difference between the re-manufactured and other re-build (for the old car) transmission? How am I sure that the right transmission is installed? Thanks so much for your professional advises.
2007-09-11 05:11:32 · 9 answers · asked by MIU 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
MIU,
You really have a few questions that need to be answered. BOBWEB has provided the best answer so far, but here is some more. Whether a vehicle gets a new or remanufactured component under warranty is dictated by Federal Law. A new assembly must be used in the repair of an unsold vehicle in order for it to be sold as a new vehicle. A factory remanufactured assembly may be used in warranty repairs of vehicles already in service if a new assembly is not available.
There are distinct differences between a rebuilt and remanufactured transmission which is dictated by Federal or State Laws. Basically, a rebuilt transmission will have all seals, gaskets and friction components replaced. A remanufactured transmission will have all those same parts replaced and any bearings, washers, bushings and drums, planetary, pump, etc. that show excessive wear. Each State should have a web site you can visit to find the information. Here is the link to the State of Michigan site as an example. http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1585_1620_1623---,00.html
The transmission has a tag with a part and model number that the dealer will use to ensure that the correct replacement is ordered and installed.
2007-09-11 09:49:40 · answer #1 · answered by sh752 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-22 23:54:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
*** Rebuilt
A rebuilt transmission is one where the transmission is disassembled and inspected, worn or damaged parts are replaced (generally referred to as “hard parts”) and then reassembled to factory specifications, along with new gaskets, seals, clutches and bands. These are commonly referred to as “soft parts”. The term “rebuilt” is generally used in a shop setting where the customer’s transmission is removed from the car, rebuilt and then reinstalled. It is a custom process performed by a specialist. Other terms you may hear that have the same meaning are “refurbished, reconditioned or overhauled”, they have the same meaning.
ATRA has a minimum standard for rebuilt transmissions receiving a Golden Rule warranty. This helps to ensure that consumers receive the best product possible when purchasing a rebuilt transmission from an ATRA member shop. For more information, go to the ATRA Minimum Rebuild page
*** Remanufactured
A remanufactured transmission (commonly referred to as a “reman”) is the same as a rebuilt transmission except that the work is done in a factory setting. There are two common practices used in remanufacturing. One uses a team of workers skilled in a specific area of the repair. One person does the teardown and inspection, one person does the cleaning, several people will assemble and restore certain components and a final person will assemble the transmission.
The other uses a single person skilled at rebuilding a specific transmission or family of transmissions. There’ll be a Ford specialist, a GM specialist, a Chrysler specialist and so on. In this instance, they’ll rebuild an entire transmission from start to finish.
In both instances the transmission is then tested on a dynamometer and then shipped to a retail outlet for sale (include dealerships).
2014-08-23 12:41:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
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Re-manufactured and Re-build Transmission?
My car needs to change transmission and the mechanic in the car dealership said it would be a re-manufactured transmission (factory-rebuild). My car is a new Toyota still under warranty. The mechanic said it should be as good as a brand new transmission because all components inside the...
2015-08-13 10:38:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A remanufactured transmission is fully warranted and like new, whereas rebuilt engines and transmissions are frought with problems encountered by many consumers over the years. Get the Toyota remanufactured transmission and you'll be smart in my opinion. If a rebuilt transmission is as good, then why don't they give the same 3 year 75,000 mile warranties as on remanufactured transmissions from the manufacturers and http://www.jasperengines.com??? Only a remanufactured transmission is manufactured in a factory under factory controlled conditions just like the original equipment power train components were, not in a garage somewhere. "Rebuilt" does not equal or equate to "Remanufactured".
2007-09-11 05:22:12 · answer #5 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aint true. I used to own two transmission shops. Remanufactured and rebuilt is the same thing. There are hard parts and soft parts in an automatic transmissions. The soft parts, seals, gaskets, O rings, clutches and such are always replaced in a reman. But the hard parts that are within tolerance are used again and again. You are basicially relying on the skill of the builder. You likely have no choice though as the warranty probably states that the dealer can do whatever they want to get you going including a used transmission.
2007-09-11 05:18:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is How most manufactures do it these days. Take your trans out and rebuild it will add two days to the repair time and time is money. I rarely have trouble from factory remanufactured gear boxes just make sure the transmission oil cooler is completely flushed out. Would not want a small piece of the old transmission ruin the new trans.
2007-09-11 05:21:49 · answer #7 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re man- means there will be some componets or parts from the prior tranny. Re-built is all new parts from another source. Very thin line between the two.
2007-09-11 05:21:02 · answer #8 · answered by orchard_littlejoe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The terms "Rebuilt" and "Remanufactured" are synonymous. They both refer to a tear down, replacement and reconditioning of necessary components, and rebuild. When done correctly, the rebuilt transmission will perform like new or damn near close.
2007-09-11 05:22:45 · answer #9 · answered by kontrolfreak66 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Re- built and re-manufactured, same thing.
2007-09-11 06:07:48 · answer #10 · answered by Look on the bright side. 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋