transaxle troubles
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From: LaPorte Tx.
transaxle troubles
OK new problem.
On the 88 bII there is a transaxle after the transmission on a 2 wd mine is making a godawful noise and now my drive gears are slipping and I have no reverse. Is this a trans problem or can the transaxle be causing the problem.I had the trans rebuilt about a year ago but I dont want to take it back if thats not the problem. So you senior guys if you have any suggestions I'm all ears.
On the 88 bII there is a transaxle after the transmission on a 2 wd mine is making a godawful noise and now my drive gears are slipping and I have no reverse. Is this a trans problem or can the transaxle be causing the problem.I had the trans rebuilt about a year ago but I dont want to take it back if thats not the problem. So you senior guys if you have any suggestions I'm all ears.
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It's called a transfer case (transaxle is a combination transmission/axle used for front wheel drive cars) Usually only associated with 4WD vehicles, there is a "dummy" transfer case in 2WD BII's that is pretty much a straight through shaft between the transmission and the driveshaft.
Don't know what would be wrong with it. Can you describe the noise?
Don't know what would be wrong with it. Can you describe the noise?
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It sounds like a bearing came out of a race and is rolling around banging into another part. I've changed the driveshaft with a used one I can't find a kit to rebuild the knuckles that ford called u-joints for that model bII. I did find a conversion that replaces these with regular u-joints but that cost 250.00 , and I don't know if that is my problem. i'm going to put it on stands tomorrow so I can listen from underneath, I'll keep an eye on this forum for more advise.
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When I had to either rebuild or replace my driveshaft, $250 for a single cardan u-joint driveshaft was cheaper/easier/more effective than trying to rebuild one of the CV joints they put into that driveshaft. I know it seems like a lot, but from my experience and the experience of many others, it's usually the best way to "fix" that driveshaft.
