Jobs like these usually are much worse in the anticipation than they are in
reality. No, I've not rebuilt an automatic transmission. But I've bitten
off similarly large and very intimidating projects only to find that they
are in fact quite manageable when taken in bite size pieces.
It's December, and working conditions become real important in the winter,
at least to me. If you've got a shop or garage, and the space to scatter
parts around in, that makes it much easier than trying to work in the snow
out on the driveway.
You mentioned the dealer changed the fluid and filter a few weeks before the
problems occurred. Obviously, going back to them is an idea. They will
probably blow you off, but I'd still give it a try.
Before I pulled the transmission for a rebuild I'd do a filter and fluid
change myself. If you're lucky, you may fix the problem right there. An
improperly installed filter can restrict flow and give the symptoms you
describe. I'd also be inclined to try Trans-X oil additive. Yes, I know
it's a "snake oil", but I've seen it do some interesting things in a
transmission acting like yours.
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