1) Buying from Adsitco is almost like sending money to help that Nigerian widow get the $37M transferred out of Bangladesh, and all she needs is $1199 in working cash, and you'll get 10% of the $37M transferred into your bank account for helping her out. Don't do it. Adsitco is bad, bad juju. I wouldn't buy fuzzy dice from them let alone a rebuilt tranny. Rusty sells rebuilt trannies with, IIRC, a 2-year warranty for under $2k delivered - I think. Expect $1500+ minimum for an exchange tranny.
2) If it's slipping now, and it's NOT an adjustment issue, I'd consider replacing it with a rebuilt rather than having to repeat the unpleasant R&R task again in the near future, while having a leak-free bad transmission.
3) I was quoted 3.5 hours labor for a re-seal at the dealer (at $80/hr), plus a seal kit. The complete seal kit is ~$150 retail at the dealer, or $75 for aftermarket.
4) I was told that messing with the front pump seals can result in them leaking anyway, despite being new, unless you replace the front pump also ($300+). I hope that doesn't happen to me.
5) I have my tranny out also (due to
this little problem) and intend to have it re-sealed, since it shift perfectly but leaks more than I'd like. I may end up having it done at the dealer for ~$250 labor plus parts.
6) If you intend to mess with the rear crank seal, note that you'll need the flywheel lock tool ($100+), and the manual specifies a special installation sleeve for installing the new seal. I'm undecided if I want to mess with this or not. Can't be done on the engine stand, for obvious reasons...
