Tranny Problems - Replacement??

seven_b13 · Jul 1st, 2007, 12:02 AM

Having some tranny problems with my a/t GA. It's got 102,xxx on it and the overdrive is burned and sometimes won't switch into 3rd or 4th gears. I have to let off the gas allowing the tranny to catch up, sort of. A pain in the ass when trying to catch speed on a highway on-ramp. Eventually it's not going to change at all. Then i'll be f**ked.
Alreay looking into getting it taken out and a new(er) one put in.. My question is should I replace it with the same or is there one that handles more powerful or is better that fits? (..not looking to go a/t to m/t. got another project car on the way for me to get crazy with..

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Tavel · Jul 1st, 2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by seven_b13

Having some tranny problems with my a/t GA. It's got 102,xxx on it and the overdrive is burned and sometimes won't switch into 3rd or 4th gears. I have to let off the gas allowing the tranny to catch up, sort of. A pain in the ass when trying to catch speed on a highway on-ramp. Eventually it's not going to change at all. Then i'll be f**ked.
Alreay looking into getting it taken out and a new(er) one put in.. My question is should I replace it with the same or is there one that handles more powerful or is better that fits? (..not looking to go a/t to m/t. got another project car on the way for me to get crazy with..

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a straight up replacement is probably the best bet. fewer problems

seven_b13 · Jul 2nd, 2007, 07:36 AM

..any other suggestions ppl?? Any ideas where I can find a a/t in good shape to swap in (in the NYC area)?

Tavel · Jul 2nd, 2007, 02:00 PM

a junkyard will probably be your only bet for replacement...but you might just get another bad one (unlikely, but possible).

You could also have a shop rebuild the one you have now...a little more expensive but will work like new. (or should work like new, anyway)

seven_b13 · Jul 3rd, 2007, 07:35 AM

Tranny is running 10 times better. opted to change tranny fluid first and see result before rebuild. If problems come back i'll be swapping it out. For now just riding it out.

Tavel · Jul 3rd, 2007, 08:24 AM

sweet. I'm hoping the same for my corolla, the 3rd gear synchro is wearing out and I doubt the oil's ever been changed.

FYI: tranny oil is supposed to be chanced every 2 years, i bet that oil's NEVER been changed, lol!

seven_b13 · Jul 3rd, 2007, 08:42 AM

really?? every 2 yrs! haha.. what was left in mine was most likely the original fluid.. hell of a 15 yrs running huh..

i r teh noobz · Jul 3rd, 2007, 11:20 AM

I just pulled what looked to be the original ATF from my 93 XE. It was almost black. Shifts nice and smooth now.

Tavel · Jul 4th, 2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by i r teh noobz

I just pulled what looked to be the original ATF from my 93 XE. It was almost black. Shifts nice and smooth now.

hahaha. a $10 oil change very few years can prevent a $1000 tranny rebuild later

i r teh noobz · Jul 4th, 2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tavel

hahaha. a $10 oil change very few years can prevent a $1000 tranny rebuild later

Too bad the average consumer doesn't think that way.

Tavel · Jul 5th, 2007, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by i r teh noobz

Too bad the average consumer doesn't think that way.

sadly, most people are very short sighted. They want satisfaction now, they want to save money now, they want to spruce up the bottom line NOW....regardless of sustainability.

uh anyway, back to cars!