A855 - 5 Speed
Is that to say every single one is a problem child??
I would say, no.
Last count I have, there were 2 within this thread with no issues to date, and 2 who have yet to install, not counting your friend.
At the end of the year I spent dealing with this issue, GFI informed me there were 12 defective trans built, 9 in one month, with the same exact issue.
There were also multiple trans damaged during shipping, including mine when they shipped it back one of those times.
Once again, defective trans are an issue, however the lack of accountability and communication are much larger issues.
Buyers should not hear it was discontinued from this thread, and it being discontinued speaks volumes, no communication, to buyers specifically, speaks louder.