Is it now settled that Gear issues in cars are such that eludes all mechanical solutions in Nigeria then warranting the outright purchase of another one for replacement. I have heard people say if the gear has any issue, just discard it and get a new one.
How true is this?

Not true. It depends on the level of damage.

pimper24:
Is it now settled that Gear issues in cars are such that eludes all mechanical solutions in Nigeria then warranting the outright purchase of another one for replacement. I have heard people say if the gear has any issue, just discard it and get a new one.
How true is this?

The bolder is not always true; it depends on the level of the damage to the transmission.
It could just require replacing some parts and it will be ok if handled by someone that knows what he or she is doing.

legalwealth:


The bolder is not always true; it depends on the level of the damage to the transmission.
It could just require replacing some parts and it will be ok if handled by someone that knows what he or she is doing.

Please do you know anyone or recommend?

They are but they are hardly any parts to work with. It will be much easier and cheaper to just replace it.

sisqology:



Please do you know anyone or recommend?

What model of car is it? Kindly note that it will first of all be evaluated and you will advised on the best option to go for.

pimper24:
Is it now settled that Gear issues in cars are such that eludes all mechanical solutions in Nigeria then warranting the outright purchase of another one for replacement. I have heard people say if the gear has any issue, just discard it and get a new one.
How true is this?

Gears can be fixed or rebuilt. It depends on a number of factors.

I am yet to see any transmission shop in Nigeria that plays by the rules. They don't have the training, tools or parts to undertake quality jobs. When I get calls from some gear mechanics, I am shocked at how they work, given they are seen as pros around their area. In US for instance, rebuild is the standard. When they are not able to repair/rebuild the faulty gear, they buy used and tear apart. They are very concerned about warranties.

I bet you, some gears are better rebuilt than replaced with used units. This is because there are parts that are known to fail from factory, and only aftermarket parts fix them. If you buy used, you are buying the same problem, which will just happen with time. Nissans are notorious for this. There are times when just a solenoid, valve, or even parts as cheap as check balls can conk out a gear, and you are asked to replace it. Whenever you see that vehicle whose gear needs replacing every year, it is better rebuild with better parts.

Here, all the mechanics know is to replace 'fibre'. Few gears cannot be rebuilt if money meets the qualified tech. I mean, if you have a broken case, warped internal gears, worn planetary, and junk VB, you are better off with another core.

Kashif:


Gears can be fixed or rebuilt. It depends on a number of factors.

I am yet to see any transmission shop in Nigeria that plays by the rules. They don't have the training, tools or parts to undertake quality jobs. When I get calls from some gear mechanics, I am shocked at how they work, given they are seen as pros around their area. In US for instance, rebuild is the standard. When they are not able to repair/rebuild the faulty gear, they buy used and tear apart. They are very concerned about warranties.

I bet you, some gears are better rebuilt than replaced with used units. This is because there are parts that are known to fail from factory, and only aftermarket parts fix them. If you buy used, you are buying the same problem, which will just happen with time. Nissans are notorious for this. There are times when just a solenoid, valve, or even parts as cheap as check balls can conk out a gear, and you are asked to replace it. Whenever you see that vehicle whose gear needs replacing every year, it is better rebuild with better parts.

Here, all the mechanics know is to replace 'fibre'. Few gears cannot be rebuilt if money meets the qualified tech. I mean, if you have a broken case, warped internal gears, worn planetary, and junk VB, you are better off with another core.

Something is in the works gents....

this something....
I am. sure it will come wth warranty and be affordable by all oh...

cos rebuilding a gear is similar to being born again in Christianity..... a rebuilt gear should function like a brand new gear. .....
buying toks is buying used stuff.... cannot be like new.... plus the wear and tear of other non serviceable parts cannot guarantee optimal performance and/or oem lifespan....

my point being, a normal rebuild can cost more and should cost more in most cases, than a used swap!

innit?

baba, make e sha dey affordable for us oh.... I trust u sha.....


PS I know we have gone down this route before, but IMHO a rebuild is like tearing down an 80yr old man and giving him the body parts of a 20yr old.... u feel me?

to be fair sha, a new trans will cost more than twice of a standard Nigerian ideal toks....

obekediamondfuto:


this something....
I am. sure it will come wth warranty and be affordable by all oh...

cos rebuilding a gear is similar to being born again in Christianity..... a rebuilt gear should function like a brand new gear. .....
buying toks is buying used stuff.... cannot be like new.... plus the wear and tear of other non serviceable parts cannot guarantee optimal performance and/or oem lifespan....

my point being, a normal rebuild can cost more and should cost more in most cases, than a used swap!

innit?

baba, make e sha dey affordable for us oh.... I trust u sha.....


PS I know we have gone down this route before, but IMHO a rebuild is like tearing down an 80yr old man and giving him the body parts of a 20yr old.... u feel me?

to be fair sha, a new trans will cost more than twice of a standard Nigerian ideal toks....

Any transmission shop worth its salt issues warranty. Don't touch it if you cant warranty it. There are land mines, but professionalism will see you through.

That said, not every part in a gear needs to be replaced at rebuild. The reason is there are parts known to outlast the vehicle. I know a guy who even reuses clutch packs if good, and still warranties for 3 years! Why take out good clutches and then battle to achieve specified clearance?

Three years ago, I would replace all parts found in a kit but today, I know better. Some solenoids are indestructible. Stepper motors in CVTs hardly ever die. Some gears only need a valve replaced, or a bore resized. Some, like ZF need solenoid replacement only, while others need the solenoid bushing replaced. These small repairs would add thousands of miles to the gear, and cheaper than a used gear.

Some fixes are cheap, some are not. Now I'm learning minimum standard

Kashif:


Any transmission shop worth its salt issues warranty. Don't touch it if you cant warranty it. There are land mines, but professionalism will see you through.

That said, not every part in a gear needs to be replaced at rebuild. The reason is there are parts known to outlast the vehicle. I know a guy who even reuses clutch packs if good, and still warranties for 3 years! Why take out good clutches and then battle to achieve specified clearance?

Three years ago, I would replace all parts found in a kit but today, I know better. Some solenoids are indestructible. Stepper motors in CVTs hardly ever die. Some gears only need a valve replaced, or a bore resized. Some, like ZF need solenoid replacement only, while others need the solenoid bushing replaced. These small repairs would add thousands of miles to the gear, and cheaper than a used gear.

Some fixes are cheap, some are not. Now I'm learning minimum standard

I get u BRO..... totally....

warranty is the keyword sha.... repair, rebuild.... I really don't care when it comes to cars parts as long as Im getting my warranty....

when u set up please lemme know...

I have used both options on two cars, on both occassions, the toks gave me my monies worth and satisfaction. Trying to repair bad gear is like trowing cash into the gutter. Thats my own take. BTW... The idiots that fix gears are not 'mechanics', they do more damage to ur engine components when moving ur gear. Thereby incurring more cost and future repairs. The last mech that fixed a toks gearbox for me is an angel, not a single item was damaged nor a strange problem popes up. Unlike the gearbox idiots that must damage ur power steering cups, several hoses and several belts, clips and etc just because they are not interested in ur engine but on the half-dead gearbox. Imagine paying 35k+ for repairs and they damage items worth 15k+ and still refill the gear with that useless oando dextron II which happens to be their favourite

The choice is urs.

If u have fixed toks gear box and had no issues, click like!

If u have repaired gear box and had no issues, click share!

dgitrader:
I have used both options on two cars, on both occassions, the toks gave me my monies worth and satisfaction. Trying to repair bad gear is like trowing cash into the gutter. Thats my own take. BTW... The idiots that fix gears are not 'mechanics', they do more damage to ur engine components when moving ur gear. Thereby incurring more cost and future repairs. The last mech that fixed a toks gearbox for me is an angel, not a single item was damaged nor a strange problem popes up. Unlike the gearbox idiots that must damage ur power steering cups, several hoses and several belts, clips and etc just because they are not interested in ur engine but on the half-dead gearbox. Imagine paying 35k+ for repairs and they damage items worth 15k+ and still refill the gear with that useless oando dextron II which happens to be their favourite

The choice is urs.

If u have fixed toks gear box and had no issues, click like!

If u have repaired gear box and had no issues, click share!

I disagree, the challenge is finding competent technicians to walk the talk...

many of the so called transmission guys are guys that know nothing about gears, they just know how to change fibre and valve body...

when a gear is rebuilt the right way, bro it's more like u bought a new gear.

the problem is expertise, we lack that in Nigeria.
But kashif is planning something serious, with warranty.

I have witnessed a 39k Kia carnival auto trans so-called repair in owerri, by the so-called "owner of gears" even while he was "repairing it" (washing stuff upandan with fuel and changing fibre) I already knew the outcome. the vehicle still moves today however, it's not nearly as fast as it used to, plus several delays in certain shift points). Moving uphill is a task that requires you downshift to 1st gear

When we reported the case, he said it will adapt.... since 2010 till now e neva adapt.... na village run arounds we dey carry the vehicle do now. Personally, I'd prefer a rebuild over a swap.... when it comes to transmission but it has to come with warranty.

obekediamondfuto:


I disagree, the challenge is finding competent technicians to walk the talk...

many of the so called transmission guys are guys that know nothing about gears, they just know how to change fibre and valve body...

when a gear is rebuilt the right way, bro it's more like u bought a new gear.

the problem is expertise, we lack that in Nigeria.
But kashif is planning something serious, with warranty.

I have witnessed a 39k Kia carnival auto trans so-called repair in owerri, by the so-called "owner of gears" even while he was "repairing it" (washing stuff upandan with fuel and changing fibre) I already knew the outcome. the vehicle still moves today however, it's not nearly as fast as it used to, plus several delays in certain shift points). Moving uphill is a task that requires you downshift to 1st gear

When we reported the case, he said it will adapt.... since 2010 till now e neva adapt.... na village run arounds we dey carry the vehicle do now. Personally, I'd prefer a rebuild over a swap.... when it comes to transmission but it has to come with warranty.

So If u have a by broken transmission today now, you either buy toks or park the car till kashifs kingdom comes. Its ur choice. Me I dey enjoy my toks gearbox as if I just bought a new car. Warrantee is another story for another day.

dgitrader:


So If u have a by broken transmission today now, you either buy toks or park the car till kashifs kingdom comes. Its ur choice. Me I dey enjoy my toks gearbox as if I just bought a new car. Warrantee is another story for another day.

Toks gearbox are good but u get only 1 week warranty. I've fixed toks gearbox that lasted over 3 yrs before I sold the car, I've also seen someone fox told gearbox that lasted just 1 month. U never know the condition in those gearbox sinve ubwrr buying them used. There's nothing better than rebuilding when done right.

I can write a book on this.. lol.

No kazeem automechanic in this Lagos that can rebuild your gear. I know them all and Kashif that is an expert is not available..

So buy a new gear.. Never let any mechanic convince you he can repair your gear in Nigeria.. it's a lie..

The fact is the cost of a toks gear in Nigeria is cheaper than the cost of a rebuild in the US.. so take advantage of the ladipo factor.. Buy a transmission..

greenhulk:


Toks gearbox are good but u get only 1 week warranty. I've fixed toks gearbox that lasted over 3 yrs before I sold the car, I've also seen someone fox told gearbox that lasted just 1 month. U never know the condition in those gearbox sinve ubwrr buying them used. There's nothing better than rebuilding when done right.

This toks gearbox had been tampered with.. it was damaged and Somebody changed the fiber.. once a toks gear works and it has the right ATF.. witnis highly unlikely it will spoil in 1 months...

But the kazeems and Ladipo boys are terrible.. they can sell you a repaired gear..

Next time you want to fix a tranny, tell them you are from outside Lagos.. they will give you 2 weeks guaranty..

Then make sure you travel a journey of at least Lagos to Ibadan four times within the week..

No repaired gear that they replace fibre can survive that journey. It is when you are driving short distances that the gear will survive till 1 month...

greenhulk:


Toks gearbox are good but u get only 1 week warranty. I've fixed toks gearbox that lasted over 3 yrs before I sold the car, I've also seen someone fox told gearbox that lasted just 1 month. U never know the condition in those gearbox sinve ubwrr buying them used. There's nothing better than rebuilding when done right.

When done right! That's where the problem lies. Rebuilding transmission isn't a joke, every city has its 'transmission guru' all fingers point to. But take ur time to go and investage deeply, u will find out people are pouring money inside gutter. I spent weeks battling two of the best and most recommended gurus in my city, and interacted with their clients afterwards, its tales of woos for 2004+ car owners. I rest my case here. I don talk my own.

dgitrader:
I have used both options on two cars, on both occassions, the toks gave me my monies worth and satisfaction. Trying to repair bad gear is like trowing cash into the gutter. Thats my own take. BTW... The idiots that fix gears are not 'mechanics', they do more damage to ur engine components when moving ur gear. Thereby incurring more cost and future repairs. The last mech that fixed a toks gearbox for me is an angel, not a single item was damaged nor a strange problem popes up. Unlike the gearbox idiots that must damage ur power steering cups, several hoses and several belts, clips and etc just because they are not interested in ur engine but on the half-dead gearbox. Imagine paying 35k+ for repairs and they damage items worth 15k+ and still refill the gear with that useless oando dextron II which happens to be their favourite

The choice is urs.

If u have fixed toks gear box and had no issues, click like!

If u have repaired gear box and had no issues, click share!

In the professional way (that I know of) in doing this, there are four certifications:

Diagnostician (I consider it the most important)
R&R - Remove n Replace
Rebuilder
Master - all of the above

I agree completely with you that most gear mechanics create problems, because I have been a victim too. That is why there is training dedicated to even replacing them. If a mechanic is careless and incompetent, he will cause problems wether he replaces or repairs a gear. In any case, he will still drop the gear.

Last year (or year before), somebody called that his Acura ZDX lost oil on his way to Lagos and went bad. I sent him to a 'gear specialist' friend of mine, because I felt with the history, it should be a straight forward repair. That was where it started. First attempt, car went home to VI and gear died two days later.

Was towed back. After three weeks of back and forth, and endless calls from both mechanic and owner, I drove down to Festac to see for myself. First thing I noticed was Christmas lights adorning the instrument cluster! Owner confirmed they were not there when he brought the car there. I told mechanic gear would not shift well with those errors. To confirm that, I checked internal oil pressures, and compared with the pressure chat I had. They matched. Active test also showed all ranges were present. I asked him to get a very good electrician to fix all errors, but he was skeptical.

After one more week, they (himself and owner) got frustrated and bought another gear for 450K. They mounted it and told me it was shifting like new, to my pleasant surprise!

The next day, I got a call that went thus: "Oga, all the things wey dey do the other gear don dey do this one". I'm sure you know my response. I was done with them. You can imagine a technician in US that I have never met allowed me connect to his PC remotely from here just to get some diagnostic info on this gear!

The gear seller sent an electrician that corrected the errors for 30k. When done, the owner said he doesn't want the new gear again since nothing was wrong with his! They had to sort themselves out.

We shall get there some day.

Coldplay007:


This toks gearbox had been tampered with.. it was damaged and Somebody changed the fiber.. once a toks gear works and it has the right ATF.. witnis highly unlikely it will spoil in 1 months...

But the kazeems and Ladipo boys are terrible.. they can sell you a repaired gear..

Next time you want to fix a tranny, tell them you are from outside Lagos.. they will give you 2 weeks guaranty..

Then make sure you travel a journey of at least Lagos to Ibadan four times within the week..

No repaired gear that they replace fibre can survive that journey. It is when you are driving short distances that the gear will survive till 1 month...

Not all gears that fail after installation was tampered with. There are factors that can cause even a brand new gear to fail. They include cooler line contamination, bad computer, bad electrical connection, bad engine load sensors, wrong calibration, etc.

Now, there are gears known to have factory failures over a short period. The flow control valves in Jatco (Nissan) CVTs is a typical example. The worse part is they send you chasing your tail because they keep reporting stepper motor code wrongly. Every unupdated used one you will buy comes with this problem, and you won't know. The solenoids that come with RE5F22A fitted in Nissans and other brands have bushing failure that shuts down the gear when hot. How do you know which one that has little life in it?

ZFs in BMW, RR etc are known to have individual solenoid failures. You won't know which is which unless you test each of them.

Hondas with their pocket filters are just waiting to happen.

Toyotas U660 with worn centre bearing could break loose any time and send aluminium particles gear wide. Who can tell without looking?

When rebuilding, these are stuffs to look out for. But untill we start getting standard rebuilds, used is the way to go.

A guy in US issues 5 year warranty, and we all think he is crazy! Well his charges no be here o.

like I said earlier, the challenge is the expertise
......

it's is nearly non-existent here in naija.
what they do is either VB or Fibre change....
and that to me is hardly a repair talk more of a rebuild.

toks are not necessarily good stuff.... they have been used innit? that points to a wear and tear somewhere.

personally I'd prefer a rebuild not repair of my gear if the expertise is available......

drop the gear after scanning to confirm that all other systems are perfect.
diagnose
replace faulty parts with NEW ones
replace about to be worn out parts with NEW ones
keep only the non serviceable perfect parts in place
install the gear back without touching any thing not gear related and probably spoiling them

I come I test drive, complete payment and collect my warranty in black and white.
I check other systems to make sure nobody tampered with other things!

I go my way!
my standard!

as for the healthy debate above, my order of preference is this.....
1. Rebuild
if 1 not feasible
2. Buy New one from OEM
if 2 not feasible
3. Buy toks and monitor installation (don't mind me, it's my personal challenge as a result of what I've been thru)
If 3 not possible
4. Repair gear and get to know the house of the repairman..

so in conclusion I'm not contesting whether a toks is not good, but I'd personally do a rebuild.... I'm researching on transmissions now sef.... seems Toyota's have one of the most simple kinda trans!

Kashif:


Not all gears that fail after installation was tampered with. There are factors that can cause even a brand new gear to fail. They include cooler line contamination, bad computer, bad electrical connection, bad engine load sensors, wrong calibration, etc.

Now, there are gears known to have factory failures over a short period. The flow control valves in Jatco (Nissan) CVTs is a typical example. The worse part is they send you chasing your tail because they keep reporting stepper motor code wrongly. Every unupdated used one you will buy comes with this problem, and you won't know. The solenoids that come with RE5F22A fitted in Nissans and other brands have bushing failure that shuts down the gear when hot. How do you know which one that has little life in it?

ZFs in BMW, RR etc are known to have individual solenoid failures. You won't know which is which unless you test each of them.

Hondas with their pocket filters are just waiting to happen.

Toyotas U660 with worn centre bearing could break loose any time and send aluminium particles gear wide. Who can tell without looking?

When rebuilding, these are stuffs to look out for. But untill we start getting standard rebuilds, used is the way to go.

A guy in US issues 5 year warranty, and we all think he is crazy! Well his charges no be here o.

my original point right there....
when u start, no go kill us with prices oh!
Rebuild 150k
toks 100k

I'll jejely use the toks oh!

Coldplay007:


This toks gearbox had been tampered with.. it was damaged and Somebody changed the fiber.. once a toks gear works and it has the right ATF.. witnis highly unlikely it will spoil in 1 months...

But the kazeems and Ladipo boys are terrible.. they can sell you a repaired gear..

Next time you want to fix a tranny, tell them you are from outside Lagos.. they will give you 2 weeks guaranty..

Then make sure you travel a journey of at least Lagos to Ibadan four times within the week..

No repaired gear that they replace fibre can survive that journey. It is when you are driving short distances that the gear will survive till 1 month...

Like I said, it depends on the level of damage. Sometimes the problem is just a simple valve or filter or ball check. I had a serious transmission issue that almost made me change my transmission last October but suprisingly it got fixed and till now still going strong, in fact better than when I bought the car. I have traveled from Lagos to Ekiti to and fro 2 times, many trips to ibadan and saganu and transmission is still going strong. I also introdoced someone with same car as mine, working well. And before mine a Lexus rx300 had an issue that had been termed condemned and since last August after fixing it's still working. So I think it all depends on the level of damaged. If a transmission is not burnt, it can be fixed.

Kashif:


In the professional way (that I know of) in doing this, there are four certifications:

Diagnostician (I consider it the most important)
R&R - Remove n Replace
Rebuilder
Master - all of the above

I agree completely with you that most gear mechanics create problems, because I have been a victim too. That is why there is training dedicated to even replacing them. If a mechanic is careless and incompetent, he will cause problems wether he replaces or repairs a gear. In any case, he will still drop the gear.

Last year (or year before), somebody called that his Acura ZDX lost oil on his way to Lagos and went bad. I sent him to a 'gear specialist' friend of mine, because I felt with the history, it should be a straight forward repair. That was where it started. First attempt, car went home to VI and gear died two days later.

Was towed back. After three weeks of back and forth, and endless calls from both mechanic and owner, I drove down to Festac to see for myself. First thing I noticed was Christmas lights adorning the instrument cluster! Owner confirmed they were not there when he brought the car there. I told mechanic gear would not shift well with those errors. To confirm that, I checked internal oil pressures, and compared with the pressure chat I had. They matched. Active test also showed all ranges were present. I asked him to get a very good electrician to fix all errors, but he was skeptical.

After one more week, they (himself and owner) got frustrated and bought another gear for 450K. They mounted it and told me it was shifting like new, to my pleasant surprise!

The next day, I got a call that went thus: "Oga, all the things wey dey do the other gear don dey do this one". I'm sure you know my response. I was done with them. You can imagine a technician in US that I have never met allowed me connect t :oo his PC remotely from here just to get some diagnostic info on this gear!

The gear seller sent an electrician that corrected the errors for 30k. When done, the owner said he doesn't want the new gear again since nothing was wrong with his! They had to sort themselves out.

We shall get there some day.

wow

greenhulk:


Like I said, it depends on the level of damage. Sometimes the problem is just a simple valve or filter or ball check. I had a serious transmission issue that almost made me change my transmission last October but suprisingly it got fixed and till now still going strong, in fact better than when I bought the car. I have traveled from Lagos to Ekiti to and fro 2 times, many trips to ibadan and saganu and transmission is still going strong. I also introdoced someone with same car as mine, working well. And before mine a Lexus rx300 had an issue that had been termed condemned and since last August after fixing it's still working. So I think it all depends on the level of damaged. If a transmission is not burnt, it can be fixed.

Is this guy in Lagos?

greenhulk:


Like I said, it depends on the level of damage. Sometimes the problem is just a simple valve or filter or ball check. I had a serious transmission issue that almost made me change my transmission last October but suprisingly it got fixed and till now still going strong, in fact better than when I bought the car. I have traveled from Lagos to Ekiti to and fro 2 times, many trips to ibadan and saganu and transmission is still going strong. I also introdoced someone with same car as mine, working well. And before mine a Lexus rx300 had an issue that had been termed condemned and since last August after fixing it's still working. So I think it all depends on the level of damaged. If a transmission is not burnt, it can be fixed.

If your car is rx300 and it comes with 10 pin.. most of the tranny kazeems can repair them..13pin and 22 pin is where they scam peeps..

Never allow your kazeem to convince you he can repair your 13 and 22 pin gears..

greenhulk:


Like I said, it depends on the level of damage. Sometimes the problem is just a simple valve or filter or ball check. I had a serious transmission issue that almost made me change my transmission last October but suprisingly it got fixed and till now still going strong, in fact better than when I bought the car. I have traveled from Lagos to Ekiti to and fro 2 times, many trips to ibadan and saganu and transmission is still going strong. I also introdoced someone with same car as mine, working well. And before mine a Lexus rx300 had an issue that had been termed condemned and since last August after fixing it's still working. So I think it all depends on the level of damaged. If a transmission is not burnt, it can be fixed.

location of this your gear man pls

Interesting thread.

Some of us have been fortunate enough not to have any transmission problems and we want things to remain that way. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be much on these boards to help in that area.

legalwealth:


What model of car is it? Kindly note that it will first of all be evaluated and you will advised on the best option to go for.

Toyota camry 07

Coldplay007:
I can write a book on this.. lol.

No kazeem automechanic in this Lagos that can rebuild your gear. I know them all and Kashif that is an expert is not available..

So buy a new gear.. Never let any mechanic convince you he can repair your gear in Nigeria.. it's a lie..

The fact is the cost of a toks gear in Nigeria is cheaper than the cost of a rebuild in the US.. so take advantage of the ladipo factor.. Buy a transmission..

The bolded can only be said from experience

God punish that car wey show you shege!

sisqology:


Toyota camry 07

Then if you are in Lagos, please contact me on WhatsApp 0 8 0 9 1 8 3 3 8 6 6.

greenhulk:


Like I said, it depends on the level of damage. Sometimes the problem is just a simple valve or filter or ball check. I had a serious transmission issue that almost made me change my transmission last October but suprisingly it got fixed and till now still going strong, in fact better than when I bought the car. I have traveled from Lagos to Ekiti to and fro 2 times, many trips to ibadan and saganu and transmission is still going strong. I also introdoced someone with same car as mine, working well. And before mine a Lexus rx300 had an issue that had been termed condemned and since last August after fixing it's still working. So I think it all depends on the level of damaged. If a transmission is not burnt, it can be fixed.

I've got to commend GreenHulk for his assistance in helping me sort my gear problem with his mechanic.

His gear guy just fixed my transmission and I've got to say, my ride this morning to work was smooth! Thank you so much!

I noticed the car if I kick down suddenly the rpm just goes up the speed doesn't go up the transmission slips

But if I accelerate gradually
Or I use the cruise control speed selector the speed goes up
Thats my new observation

I have serviced the gears no effects

Wat are your suggestions