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There are a lot of variables here. Are you able to do the rebuild yourself and if so, can the van be down for the amount of time it will take. If you need someone to rebuild for you, is there a reputable and dependable rebuilder in the area? If you need the van back ASAP then a rebuilt would probably be the way to go. You'd have to compare the cost of each way of doing it. I had mine go out a little over a month ago and I had a rebuilt installed by the garage that rescued me off the hi-way. Total cost was $1500 and a little change including the tow. This was in Buffalo, Mo. and the tranny came out of Springfield, Mo.. So far so good. It happend about 100 miles from home so I was kind of in a bind. It went completely dead as the fluid went out the front seal. It was mostly my fault for not watching closer and for towing more than it was designed for. Look on the dip stick and see what model yours is. It should be an XF2P-BA or a F88P-BA. This may not be the case either, as mine is a '99 and you're talking '98. Just something to look for. This number is also on a tag on top of the bell housing. Good luck whichever way you go.
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