Re-Built Transmissions
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Re-Built Transmissions
Hey,
I recently purchased a 1984 Bronco II, 156,000 miles on it, engine runs fine and all, but the transmission is a bit...bad.
I have to start it in neutral initially and takes awhile to crank over. Once I get it to start, I need to wait a few seconds before I can drop it into First, Second, or Drive. If I do not let it warm-up, it acts as if it is in neutral. Once I drive it around for awhile, I can start it right up in Park (however, last night, it made this grinding sound when I dropped it into Park and it kept rolling).
So, two questions: where can I get a good re-built transmission and what should I expect to pay for a quality job as far as installation?
Second questions: I'm guessing the transmission fluid needs to warm-up or something. Can I just drop it into Reverse and sit there, or do I need to actually move to warm it up?
Thank-you.
I recently purchased a 1984 Bronco II, 156,000 miles on it, engine runs fine and all, but the transmission is a bit...bad.
I have to start it in neutral initially and takes awhile to crank over. Once I get it to start, I need to wait a few seconds before I can drop it into First, Second, or Drive. If I do not let it warm-up, it acts as if it is in neutral. Once I drive it around for awhile, I can start it right up in Park (however, last night, it made this grinding sound when I dropped it into Park and it kept rolling).
So, two questions: where can I get a good re-built transmission and what should I expect to pay for a quality job as far as installation?
Second questions: I'm guessing the transmission fluid needs to warm-up or something. Can I just drop it into Reverse and sit there, or do I need to actually move to warm it up?
Thank-you.
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I can start mine right up and put it in gear and go. Is yours low on fluid? Maybe the pump don't have enough fluid in it to get things going..that's a possibility. I had the transmission rebuilt in my broncoII. Had them use better parts for a good rebuild. Cost me $1000 to have it done..mine is automatic. It now has about 3,000 miles on it and about 1,000 of them are offroading miles over the past 2yrs.
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Thanks...
Alright...so I took it to the transmission shop: they said with the problems I'm having, it's definatly busted up, or burned. The fluid is brown and it smeels burnt anyway...
So...what do you guys think?
Edit- The guy said that if I replace the tranny fluid, I could make it worse...?
Alright...so I took it to the transmission shop: they said with the problems I'm having, it's definatly busted up, or burned. The fluid is brown and it smeels burnt anyway...
So...what do you guys think?
Edit- The guy said that if I replace the tranny fluid, I could make it worse...?
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Hey,
Changed out the fluid and filter, the problem seems to have lessened in severeity, maybe a 2-3 minute warm-up usually.
Another note: the linkage has a lot of side-to-side play, I'm thinking that since it won't drop right into D, 1, and 2, the linkage might be a problem?
Thanks.
Changed out the fluid and filter, the problem seems to have lessened in severeity, maybe a 2-3 minute warm-up usually.
Another note: the linkage has a lot of side-to-side play, I'm thinking that since it won't drop right into D, 1, and 2, the linkage might be a problem?
Thanks.
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From: crossville tn
glad it helped you might try some the snake oils for the tranny at auto zone and tighten her up a bit more..looks like you bought some time i would keep in mind your tranny is prolly on its way out, start looking for a cheap replacement.( things seem to get real expensive if you have to have it today!!! check ebay and all your local you pull its)
linkage can cause a lot of problems .
im not familiar with the auto tranny in B2 so i dont know if there is an adjustment or if there is a bushing that is wore... i had a bushing on my b2s transfer case manual shifter that wore out that made my rig not go into anything but 4WLOW like a $2 part
good luck
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linkage can cause a lot of problems .
im not familiar with the auto tranny in B2 so i dont know if there is an adjustment or if there is a bushing that is wore... i had a bushing on my b2s transfer case manual shifter that wore out that made my rig not go into anything but 4WLOW like a $2 part
good luck
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From: crossville tn
i was just thinking seems like i saw a earlier post about the modulator valve causing this kynd of problem. easy fix real cheap.
also before i spent a lot of money on a replacement tranny have the torque convertor checked out....relatively cheap compared to new tranny
good luck
strange
also before i spent a lot of money on a replacement tranny have the torque convertor checked out....relatively cheap compared to new tranny
good luck
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Convert it to a four or five speed.Auto trannies don't belong on such a small engine.If you find a donor truck w/clutch pedal assy,crossmembers and all the junkyou oughta be fine.Manuals are cheaper to aquire,sturdier and give more oomph and mileage.But thats just what I think