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Looking for Transmission Referral in SoCal, LA area

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Edlo, Feb 13, 2019.

  1. Feb 13, 2019 at 12:22 PM
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    Edlo

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    I have a 2004 V6 4x4 225,000 miles, Automatic that now whines when in drive. Looking for a referral to get major work done.

    While I'm at it and it is down anyways, do the timing belt, water pump, valve cover seal and plugs. Hopefully last me another 3 years. Anything else I should consider doing.
     
    Edlo, Feb 13, 2019
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  2. Feb 27, 2019 at 12:01 PM
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    Rakso

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    I'm looking for a shop as well.
     
    Rakso, Feb 27, 2019
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  3. Feb 28, 2019 at 10:38 AM
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    Westminister Transmission in Westminister, CA

    Ask for Joe Pirano, dude has done transmissions for me in everything from hot rods, drag cars, big power diesels, and a prerunner.
     
    S00TLYFE, Feb 28, 2019
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  4. Feb 28, 2019 at 1:39 PM
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    OneWheelPeel

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    Phoenix, AZ
    LA is a big place. Where specifically?
     
    OneWheelPeel, Feb 28, 2019
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  5. Feb 28, 2019 at 2:45 PM
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    Rakso

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    Westminister, CA
    Google:
    Westminister Transmission
     
    Rakso, Feb 28, 2019
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  6. Feb 28, 2019 at 3:14 PM
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    Good Thread
     
    OneWheelPeel, Feb 28, 2019
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  7. Mar 3, 2019 at 10:53 AM
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    I'm in Torrance, but can drive it as far has my bad transmission will take me. I also have AAA and can get it towed about anywhere. I've called places from San Pedro to Korea Town and gotten quotes of $1300 - $2000 for rebuilding the existing and $2000 for a crate one installed from Japan.
     
    Edlo, Mar 3, 2019
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  8. Mar 5, 2019 at 8:27 AM
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    https://aidenjamescustoms.com

    Scott is a certified Toyota Tech. I haven't taken anything to him yet, but he's helped me with a few issues over the phone. One man show so he gets swamped, but does legit work. Torrance may be a bit far, but he towed a truck up from SD to help a dude out.
     
    Mista_G, Mar 5, 2019
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  9. Mar 6, 2019 at 6:02 PM
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    I had my work truck transmission rebuilt at National transmission in lomita a few weeks ago. I’m very happy with them. He delivered the truck on time when he said he would, stayed at the quoted price and was very professional.
     
    MAKtaco, Mar 6, 2019
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  10. Mar 18, 2019 at 12:03 PM
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    Ovtune, anytime locker mod, pelfrey hybrid bumper, pelfrey rock sliders baja designs s8 and sqaudron pros, group 31 interstate battery with TW memeber coupe trd battery strap, osram 100/90 watt headlight bulbs, hkb voltage booster, meso 3 pod 3rd brake light, archive hammer hangers at the helm motorcycle holder/bed stiffiner prinsu rack gfc superlite rotopax 2.5 gas 2 water sua deaver hd springs with icon hydro bumps 12” fox 2.5 dcs w/ accutune on archive shock relocation ext icon cdc front coil overs jdfab 2.25 lt w/currie axles fox 2.5 front bumps jdfab double shear uca jdfab spindle gusset bypass shock hoop with icon s2 falken wildpeak 265/75-17 carhart seat covers
    ask for mark at leons transmission in Reseda. very solid work
     
    jdiola, Mar 18, 2019
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  11. Mar 18, 2019 at 9:56 PM
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  12. Mar 19, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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