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Audiophobe · 04-21-2008, 02:32 PM

Well so far my tranny has been a nightmare. As I mentioned, there was a small crack in the case around the nipple that caused some leaking. My shop welded it. The case had a helicoiled bolt hole but there were 2 on the top of the case that were stripped that Kormex missed and again, my shop had to fix those. When the install was complete there was whine when in gear and a clicking sound, sort of like something hitting the spokes of a bike wheel. These sound are only when the car is in gear and the clutch is engaged. This shop, Pruven Performance, rebuilds trannys but they didn't want to take on a VR4 tranny because of scarce parts and not having done many. The point is that they know transmissions and this tranny was not right.
I called Frank from Kormex while I was at my shop and went over the problems and told him that I understood that these things happened but I wanted it taken care of. I told him that I wanted him to pick my tranny up which I know has 80k miles on it and I'm pretty sure just needs synchros, rebuild it, send it back, and then I'll send this defective tranny back. I offered another deposit if he was worried that I would rip him off. He agreed.
I just got an email from him that says he'll have to take a look at his tranny first now. I hope that this shops stands up to it's reputation and stands behind their work.
I have to pay for labor twice and tranny lube twice. I accept that.
Personally, I think they should rebuild my tranny and reimburse me for the weld and the helicoil jobs and pay for the reshipping. I'll settle for my tranny rebuild and shipping just to be done with it. Like I said, NIGHTMARE, especially since I'm not posative they will make good on it. I have a bad feeling about this. I may be very wrong. I SHOULD BE WRONG. I hope so.

What I want to post soon is that Kormex rebuilt my tranny, took theirs back, stood behind their work, and that I would highly recommend them because even though it was a problem they stepped up to the plate.

I went with Kormex because they seemed to have a good rep. I'll keep you posted.

04-21-2008, 02:32 PM	#42 (permalink)
Audiophobe Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: CT Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Need Tranny rebuild/ 93 VR4- Experience with Jack's? Well so far my tranny has been a nightmare. As I mentioned, there was a small crack in the case around the nipple that caused some leaking. My shop welded it. The case had a helicoiled bolt hole but there were 2 on the top of the case that were stripped that Kormex missed and again, my shop had to fix those. When the install was complete there was whine when in gear and a clicking sound, sort of like something hitting the spokes of a bike wheel. These sound are only when the car is in gear and the clutch is engaged. This shop, Pruven Performance, rebuilds trannys but they didn't want to take on a VR4 tranny because of scarce parts and not having done many. The point is that they know transmissions and this tranny was not right. I called Frank from Kormex while I was at my shop and went over the problems and told him that I understood that these things happened but I wanted it taken care of. I told him that I wanted him to pick my tranny up which I know has 80k miles on it and I'm pretty sure just needs synchros, rebuild it, send it back, and then I'll send this defective tranny back. I offered another deposit if he was worried that I would rip him off. He agreed. I just got an email from him that says he'll have to take a look at his tranny first now. I hope that this shops stands up to it's reputation and stands behind their work. I have to pay for labor twice and tranny lube twice. I accept that. Personally, I think they should rebuild my tranny and reimburse me for the weld and the helicoil jobs and pay for the reshipping. I'll settle for my tranny rebuild and shipping just to be done with it. Like I said, NIGHTMARE, especially since I'm not posative they will make good on it. I have a bad feeling about this. I may be very wrong. I SHOULD BE WRONG. I hope so. What I want to post soon is that Kormex rebuilt my tranny, took theirs back, stood behind their work, and that I would highly recommend them because even though it was a problem they stepped up to the plate. I went with Kormex because they seemed to have a good rep. I'll keep you posted. __________________ 93 VR4: 2006 Engine Rebuild/Port and Polished Heads, '99 Lifters, DR 500's, CFDS, TC Bracket, Custom Catback/DP w/precat elims, Unichip, EBC, 680cc injectors w/Denso/AEM fuel reg/Hotwired, H&R springs(-1")-new struts, SPEC 3/PLUS clutch w/Fidenza Flywheel(new), MAFT, Front/Rear strut bars, polished plenium and chrome engine dress, 18" chromies. Newer TC (recall but never had problem!) 60k tune with all new parts(redone during rebuild). 93 SL: DP/ 3sX Lightened pulley, K&N intake w/ SuperMac Cold wall. SS Grey!(Died 2/07 Gone but not forgotten) Last edited by Audiophobe : 04-21-2008 at 02:44 PM.