97 Transmission

I have a 97 s10 ss with an auto trans. I was leaving my house the other day and pulled out and tried to get on it and the truck jerked and a loud pop all happend at once. the it has a whinning noise. I drove home and found out no reverse either. I decided to replace the fluid and filter just to see if that would help. That was a waist of time now it will not evan shift out of first gear. Anyways to my question I am getting a remanafactured trans installed for $1265.00 plus tax and thay came and towed it. they deal was originally 1200 but for some reason it went to 1265. Does this seem like a good deal? Thanks,David

My 97 Sonoma had a similar thing several years ago - no reverse - dealer replaced the "sun sensor" (?) - can't remember the cost. Don't know if it's a good deal for you but at least your getting a whole remanufactured unit rather than one new part... Good luck :)

Found this thread on GM-Trucks.com:
http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=49969

The part is actually called the reaction sun shell. It is a known weakness in these transmissions. It's failure causes a loss of reverse, 2nd, and 4th gears. Due to it's location in the transmission, the transmission must be disassembled to replace it. Most people spend between $1800 - $2500 to have their transmissions removed, rebuilt, and reinstalled. $1265 is a decent price to have a remanufactured unit installed. Just make sure that it has the recommended upgrades, such as the stronger sun shell, and the redesigned valve body.

For more information and pictures check out this thread:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=461182

The part is actually called the reaction sun shell.
For more information and pictures check out this thread:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=461182
blazee - thanks for the correct terminology and the excellent info link :)
(My bad -I had a brain cramp and didn't search the forum or the FAQ's :banghead: )