Transmission Problems
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Transmission Problems
I recently had a problem with my 2000 F150 4x4. The transmission was leaking fluid. I tried the transmission stop leak and seal condition that the local parts store recommened. After 200 miles and a case of tranny fluid I decided the leak needed further attention. So I dropped the tranny. The torque converter was stuck to its bushing. I replaced both. Now after about 200 miles or so the tranny is not wanting to go into drive. It has no problem going into reverse, but when you put it in drive it just revs up.It acts like is slipping until it hits higher RPMs, then it kicks in and runs fine and shifts threw all the gears fine. Till you slow down again. Any ideas?
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Thank you for your input. Another man said to put an additive in the tranny and run it for a while. In doing this another condition presented itself. It shifts fine in reverse but in drive it woul take awhile to lock in as before. Then it would work fine in neutral like it was actually in drive,So ther was no neutral and when I put it back in reverse it acted like it was still in drive also. Would backup but forcefully. Advice?
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The forward clutches are burnt to a point where now they are welded together and they cant release for neutral and reverse. Your transmission is beyond toast! The only way to fix it is to remove it and rebuild it completely. You should also replace the converter again due to contamination from the transmission.
When I have a transmission that comes into my shop and its leaking from the front I always do a inspection on the trans to make sure everything is ok, running them low on fluid can quickly cause damage to the clutches. I had a Chrysler transmission in the shop yesterday and the clutches for the overdrive section where welded down so bad you couldn't even push the vehicle with it in neutral and engine off, I had to beat the clutches off the hub with a hammer just to get it apart.
When I have a transmission that comes into my shop and its leaking from the front I always do a inspection on the trans to make sure everything is ok, running them low on fluid can quickly cause damage to the clutches. I had a Chrysler transmission in the shop yesterday and the clutches for the overdrive section where welded down so bad you couldn't even push the vehicle with it in neutral and engine off, I had to beat the clutches off the hub with a hammer just to get it apart.
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OK then, Not exactly what I wanted to hear. All of the forward gears are out now, All I have is reverse. I had another question, When I dropped the pan to replace the filter the first time. There was a small plastic piece in the pan. It looked like a top with an o-ring around it. Any clue what it would be in there for.
Thanks Again for your help
Thanks Again for your help
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Not sure about the Fords,but in the wifes 02 Impala it is a small magnet.This attracts accumulated metal from the clutches to keep metal shavings from re-circulating into the tranny fluid system.....
Unfortunately the previous post is correct,your tranny has "gone South" and nothing short of a complete overhaul will suffice
Unfortunately the previous post is correct,your tranny has "gone South" and nothing short of a complete overhaul will suffice
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That piece is a plug for the dipstick tube hole in the case. The factory uses that plug so the fluid wont spill out. When they install the dipstick it gets pushed in the pan.
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That would make since. Would it be more cost effective to get a remanufactured transmissiom or have it rebuilt (I can,t afford either at this time) How tough are these trannies to rebuild? Is it something I can do myself? What year of 4R70W will fit in this truck? I have seen a couple used ones for sale from year 95 up to year 03 priced from $300-$750, also does it make a difference if it came out of a two wheel drive verses a four wheel drive, can the rear housing just be changed?
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I feel your pain,my 97 4.2 LWB automatic is looking at 165,000 miles.While it shifts fine at present,I figure its "due" to be rebuilt in the next few thousand miles.If funding is an issue I believe that national chains such as Coleman-Taylor will "provide" financing for the rebuild.I have no clue as to what the APR would be,and personally dont want to know until its that time.
In any case, you might want to do some research and see excatly how hard it is to do the rebuild yourself, (Ive heard that the 470 is a piece of cake).....if you have the proper tools,and place to do it. I found a complete OHC kit on www.rockauto.com for my truck for around $140.00.This doesent include the Torque converter or fluid,but from what I could figure out it would be around 500.00 to rebuild mine,doing it myself.
lastly, If you do feel confident in tackling it,do the research,and be sure you have the proper stuff lined up prior to "digging in"..
In any case, you might want to do some research and see excatly how hard it is to do the rebuild yourself, (Ive heard that the 470 is a piece of cake).....if you have the proper tools,and place to do it. I found a complete OHC kit on www.rockauto.com for my truck for around $140.00.This doesent include the Torque converter or fluid,but from what I could figure out it would be around 500.00 to rebuild mine,doing it myself.
lastly, If you do feel confident in tackling it,do the research,and be sure you have the proper stuff lined up prior to "digging in"..
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