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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Falcon / April 2004Fairlane NC 93
Hi Group my old Fairlane 10/93 V8 Transmission has suddenly lost top gear Car has done 165,000 Klms I have just spent $$$$ on it is it time to exchange it for a rebuilt one ? Can some one recommend where to buy an exchange unit I have been quoted $3300 in Darwin seems a bit dear Thanks in Advance lost top gear, or its in limp home mode, IE stays in 1:1 3rd no matter what. Many things can cause limp home mode to be activated, even dodgy wiring, I'd not be jumping to that expensive conclusion straight away, find out what error codes the ecu is trying to tell you, if any. Hows your speedo, jumping around like crazy?? a buggered speedo transducer will sometimes cause this to happen too. > Hi Group my old Fairlane 10/93 V8 Transmission has suddenly lost top > gear Car has done 165,000 Klms I have just spent $$$$ on it is it time > to exchange it for a rebuilt one ? Can some one recommend where to buy > an exchange unit I have been quoted $3300 in Darwin seems a bit dear > Thanks in Advance > lost top gear, or its in limp home mode, IE stays in 1:1 3rd no matter what. > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >>an exchange unit I have been quoted $3300 in Darwin seems a bit dear >>Thanks in Advance No the speedo is fine the only thing I noticed was the GREEN POWER light on the dash started blinking then stopped the transmission feels a bit sluggish from first to second as well Reverse is good could it be just a solenoid or something simple like that? John >> lost top gear, or its in limp home mode, IE stays in 1:1 3rd no matter >> what. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > solenoid or something simple like that? > John Repost My Transmission is slow to change from First to Second and stays in 3rd gear BUT when I slow down to say 80 klms an hour and change it from Drive to 3rd it does change back but when I change back to drive again it does not seem to click into overdrive just sends the Temp gauge sky high any ideas ? I have recently replaced the Extension housing and replaced the Fluid and Filter 2000 klms ago Thanks in Advance John > No the speedo is fine the only thing I noticed was the GREEN POWER light > on the dash started blinking then stopped This indicates the automatic is overheating - yep, its rooted, sorry. "Taxman" <IVABIGONE@yeah.com.au> wrote in message news:408f750b$0$16594 > This indicates the automatic is overheating - yep, its rooted, sorry. It simply means that there's something up with it, and he'll need to get it looked at. How the f.ck you can detirmine that it's rooted from a single flashing light is beyond me pal :) Regards, Noddy. it certainly isnt working though is it :) > "Taxman" <IVABIGONE@yeah.com.au> wrote in message news:408f750b$0$16594 > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Regards, > Noddy. > it certainly isnt working though is it :) So that's your defining logic? Don't give up your day job, buddy..... Regards, Noddy. John, get yourself to a transmission shop (not a Ford dealer as they don't work on tranny's), or at the very least have a look at the fault codes. If it was a sudden failing it is likely to be either a sensor fault, a solenoid fault or a loom fault. Not mechanical - unless perhaps you have been towing big things without a trans cooler fitted or have dumped all the fluid. You did refill it with TQ95 - not Dexron? Pat. > > it certainly isnt working though is it :) > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Regards, > Noddy. > John, get yourself to a transmission shop (not a Ford dealer as they don't > work on tranny's), or at the very least have a look at the fault codes. If [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >>Regards, >>Noddy. I was told to use Dexron Automatic Transmission Fluid it is still clean and does not smell burnt at all I guess I better take in to the Auto transmission Shop which is 130 klms away,Because it happened all of a sudden I was hoping it is something simple! Thank you everyone for your help anyway (:) How much would I be looking at paying for a rebuilt exchange unit bearing in mind it is a V8. TIA John "John Thornhill" <jthornhill@internode.on.net> wrote in message > I was told to use Dexron Automatic Transmission Fluid it is still clean > and does not smell burnt at all I guess I better take in to the Auto > transmission Shop which is 130 klms away,Because it happened all of a > sudden I was hoping it is something simple! There's your problem. Whoever told you to fill it with Dexron is an idiot that needs to be hit in the head with a hammer, as the Ford 4 speed autos' use *TQ-95* fluid specifically. Go to your local parts store, buy yourself a 5 litre bottle of *TQ-95*, drain the Dexron out of your trans and refill it with the *correct* fluid. It'll more than likely be fine, but it might take a couple of drain & refills to get it all out. Here's a tip: If you're not familiar with model specifics, buy a service manual, as doing the wrong thing like this can cost you a shitload of money. The average rebuild price of a 4 speed like yours is around 1500 bucks, and you'd *hate* to think you had to spend that kind of dosh just because you were ignorant enough to put the wrong fluid in it :) Regards, Noddy. What Noddy said - The transmission actually holds about 14 litres of TQ95 in the lines, cooler and torque converter. If you want, the only real way to get all the Dexron out in one hit is to do a total flush, where they drop a line off the cooler and connect a machine in-line which pumps new fluid in and draws old fluid out. The better trans shops are able to do this. Given the cost of a rebuild on the BTR box I wouldn't take any half measures. At least give the bill for the flush to the dick who said use Dexron. I cant believe that. And do go get that manual. Pat. > "John Thornhill" <jthornhill@internode.on.net> wrote in message > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > Regards, > Noddy. > "John Thornhill" <jthornhill@internode.on.net> wrote in message > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > Regards, > Noddy. Damm Me not being a mechanic I followed advice,So where do I get an exchange unit from for $1500 if indeed it is stuffed ): John "John Thornhill" <jthornhill@internode.on.net> wrote in message > Damm Me not being a mechanic I followed advice,So where do I get an > exchange unit from for $1500 if indeed it is stuffed ): Most auto trans specialists will rebuild yours for around that money, or sell you a change over unit. If you get quoted much more than that, then look around. Your phone book will have plenty of names of such places in your local area... Regards, Noddy. > "John Thornhill" <jthornhill@internode.on.net> wrote in message > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Regards, > Noddy. Noddy I am in Darwin and have been quoted $3300 Exchange there are only two Automatic Transmissions Workshops in Darwin so I will be looking at buying one south any recommendations? John John, is it really stuffed? Have you changed the fluid back and looked up the fault codes yet? It's quite easy to do. Have a look at this : http://www.fixingcars.com.au/demo/ea_cfi/falcon_ea_t_trancomprob.php http://www.fordmods.com/phpBB2/doc_menu.php?menu=diagnostics&sid=3376d4e92fcc607 fef52f45aaa3bbf55 http://www.atpcomponents.com.au/productsmain.htm http://www.autotranz.com.au/ Also - go to www.fordmods.com and search on transmission. $3,300 is a bit rich. Pat. > > "John Thornhill" <jthornhill@internode.on.net> wrote in message > > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > looking at buying one south any recommendations? > John > John, is it really stuffed? Have you changed the fluid back and looked up > the fault codes yet? It's quite easy to do. > > Have a look at this : > http://www.fixingcars.com.au/demo/ea_cfi/falcon_ea_t_trancomprob.php http://www.fordmods.com/phpBB2/doc_menu.php?menu=diagnostics&sid=3376d4e92fc c607fef52f45aaa3bbf55 > http://www.atpcomponents.com.au/productsmain.htm > http://www.autotranz.com.au/ [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Pat. Just to add another theory: if a transmission has had the wrong ATF poured in, it is unlikely the bands or clutches are rooted as this would be accompanied by poor gear-changes due to incorrect pressure causing poor valve body operation and lots of noise. This didnt happen as I read the original post. Sounds like the trans needs to have all the Dexron removed,..not a multi-kilo$- rebuild operation.. Jason |
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