[Tutti57]

Time for a new parts department. A new cvt isn't $1800, unless it's used. They also come with the housing (whatever that is) and torque converter.

 

[Tutti57]

It's always the whole thing. They always comes with the TC. The housing is the case. A rebuild kit is the only thing that wouldn't come without that.

 

[Tutti57]

And a rebuild is totally different. They're only rebuilt at dealerships under warranty, and only technicians who have completed the factory training for cvts are able to do it. That requires auto and manual trans ASEs, online training, factory transmission diag and repair school, a few tests, and then that cvt school. It's not a matter of skill to do them, but the manufacturer will not pay the dealership for the job unless acct certified tech does it.

Maybe tranny shops do them too, but I'm not sure how cost effective it is? It's a lot more labor, obviously to rebuild, but I can't remember how much more it is in hours.

I'm replacing a pathfinder transmission tomorrow and I think it is 14 hours? This one is being done through an aftermarket warranty company.