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Originally Posted by bigsky
bnaylor...Thanks once again for your input. I did try a "complete" $200 transmission flush just after Christmas, but the problem is still there. The shop did not say anything about debris in the pan so that may be a sign the transmission is not too far gone yet.
May try the Lubegard and I am tempted to just keep driving it as it is. However, I read somewhere that this will just "ruin" the transmission. Will consider a rebuild or reman (don't know what this is) transmission as you suggested...maybe even a new one as Greg.
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Well, you might able able to save money and just go for another PCS solenoid. GM revised the PCS solenoid around the 2002 model year but the improved PCS is not backwards compatible to year model 2001 and below 4T65E autotransaxles. So even a replacement PCS is subject to subsequent failure like in your case.
To the best of my knowledge Lubegard will not damage the transmission. Same with other additives like Sea Foam or Lucas. Even tranny shops sell it.
Which tranny you get or what course of action is relative to how much money you are willing to spend. A rebuild like at Cottmans can cost around $2K or more, parts and labor. They replace certain components in your original transmission. Remanufactured transmissions are well under $1K with exchange but that does not include labor consisting of removing the old one and installation.