should i install bearing kit in a used trans-axle for a 2003 Pontiac-vibe (160km) what about a cluch kitIf you are replacing a manual transaxle or doing a clutch job, it would be wise to install a new clutch kit and have the flywheel resurfa...

I have a 1996 Chevy Lumina that has spells in which the transmission is not shifting properly. It usually occurs during city driving at slower speeds when approaching or leaving from a stop/yield type situation. It may go days and not do it...

After driving around for a good while and pulling back into the driveway, transmission fluid (alot) starts streaming from between the transmisssion and the engine. I replaced the filter and pan gasket, but I believe the problem lies with the...

i just had my 2000 ford ranger xcab transmission replaced with a factory rebuilt. came with a 3 year/36000 mile warenty. what should i have paid?depends on who did it. well over 1000? my guess.....$1700Hi: $1200.00 sounds about right...

I'm going to replace the transfer case on my 1998 4wd 2dr Tahoe. Obviously I have to remove the front...

My 94 Astro has over 155,000 miles on it, about a month ago when I was merging onto the interstate I noticed a large cloud of smoke behind the vehicle. I pulled over and the smoke was coming from transmission fluid on the exhaust. The fluid...

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I have a 93 1.9l escort with auto trans. Igot in some snow and was spinning the tires; and was able to free myself. I did not rock the car back and forth. There was no alarming noises coming from the transmission. No clunks bangs or grinding...

My 97buickskylark 2.4L 4cylinder has a red color fluid leak. The fluid is not a have a greasy/oily feel so I am assuming it is a transmission leak. What could be wrong? My headlight went out the other day. regular beam. When I hit my left he...

This car will not move untill it has ran for 20 minutes or so then you have to rev it up and then it will move. After this it is ok, untill it sets overnight. I think maybe the filter but it was changed.Hi, If the trans fluid is in the full...

I have a 97 grand prix gtp with a 4t65-e transmission. It started acting up and I had a computer diagnostic test ran. It said the torque converter lock up selonoid circuit was stuck open. I replaced both shift selonoids and it shifted smooth...

My car stopped while driving to work and had to be towed. It was going at 50MPH , I heard small noise (not bang or metallic sound) some thing like splutter. Whne moved aside, it stopped moving altogether. I towed it home after two days I cou...

Hi...... When I start my 1990 Ford F-150, and put my truck in any gear, there's a 'clakity-clakity' sound coming out of (I think) the transmission. In neutral, that sound isn't there. And when I drive the truck, either the sound isn't there...

I have a hyundai sonata (~1995 model) that requires regular refilling of transmission fluid coz there is a leak somewhere.My problem is that I've been to 1/2 dozen mechanics in my area (who have all said once theyve finished that everything...

My 97 Astro has an intermittent shifting problem after it has been driven at highway speeds for some time. Around town and short trips it is fine. The problem is that it shifts hard from 1st to second and sometimes from second to third. Afte...

I have a '95 Aerostar with a 3.0L V6 and 136K miles. Recently I've been taking out more oil from the oil pan on changes than the amount of oil I put into the crank case. At the same time the automatic transmission fluid level is dropping eno...

I just got a deal on a 95 Grand Prix with the overdrive transmission and the 3.1L engine. The person I purchased it from said that it was being driven and just suddenly quit moving (not sure of any noises or anything). When you put it in gea...

Hi, I had my transmission rebuilt and a week later it started stalling out on a cold shift. Even if i managed to get the car started, when I had to stop, say at a stop sign or light, if the car wasn't warm enough, it would shudder to the poi...

I have a 1991 GMC Safari (Astro) Van with 158000 miles. The transmission has had fluid and filter changes at the recommended intervals at dealer service centers. The current fluid has less than 20,000 miles, is at the proper level, has a nic...

Does the 93 Maxima have a transmission fluid filter? Can you access it without busting the transmission open? If not is there a drain plug somewhere for the transmission fluid or do you have to siphon it out? Thanks JerryHi: Most of today's...

I have not been able to find anything wrong with the wiring Hi: Need more info as to the cause of your problem.Probably there is a short and the headlight circuit is equipped with a self-resetting circuit breaker....

I am trying to replace the clutch in my camaro but I can't the transmission to slide back enough, it keeps hitting the firewall. Anyone know some special way to remove it?I don't have experience with this particular car, but the engine can b...

Bought 1993 Maxima new and have had great service. Car has 160,000 miles on it now and I have noticed a chatter in the drive train occasionally when it downshifts from overdrive under a little strain. What should I check first? Transmission...

I recently had an oil change performed on my car and the workers there mentioned that I needed to have my transmission fluid changed as well and wanted to charge me for it. At the time, I declined. Were they just feeding me a line to get me...

I lost 1st gear, 2nd gear, 3rd gear and 5th. I still have 4th gear. I have never experienced this before. I think 1, 3, and 5 are on the same gear, which means I should have 2nd. Either-way, looks like I need to rebuild or replace? Any ideas...

Hi there, I've got a 95 Cavalier (automatic) and it's having some transmission problems. When in gear, either driving or stopped at a light, I can feel the car vibrating, almost pulling a few times per second. I don't feel it when in neutral...

I have been having some trouble with this transmission for about 3 months now, the shifting is fine when the engine and tranny is cold, but because of the heat and the temp of the tranny, the tranny is not shifting. I have a 93 Passat VR6 Au...

96 Trans Am ran out of fuel.. will not start now Okay, first i made a mistake lettimng my girlfriend driive my car.. I know she had to try to start the car after it was out of gas drying up the fuel pump,line and filling up the fuel-injectio...

My Jaguar ap[ppears to be in limp mode (idiot light is on) and it will not shift gears once warmed up. I've read TCU could be bad due to water contyamination, throttle position sensor could be bad, or that the air sensor on the carb could be...

Ok I have a 95 chevy 1500 truck. The RPM, Spedo and gear selector work intermediately. when they do not work the trans goes into limp mode (3rd gear). I have found the service bulletin that says that this is caused by lack of power to the sh...

I have a 2002 Buick Century and I have never had any problems with my transmission to date. I recently have encountered an issue when I start my car cold. When I put the car in gear, drive or reverse, you can feel the car try to engage into...

How can I tell whether a transmission will fit my 96 Camry (automatic with a 4 cylinder). I've looked at some that look right but I want to be sure. I noticed a tag on all of them that has what looks like either a serial or id number. Can I...

I have a 98 Toyota Camry with a V6 and Manual transmission. While on vacation the transmission went out. Had it towed back home and to mechanic. Mechanic changed the transmission and it drove 1/2 mile before the cv joints popped out of place...

I have 2002 Hyundai Accent 1.6L automatic. I have recently had a new transmission put into the car. Since then I have had a problem that no one can figure out. After maybe 20mins of driving my car will get “stuck” in 3rd gear. If I’m o...

I need to have the transmission fluid replaced in my 2002 kia sedona. I have done some looking around my area and it seems i can either have the transmission flushed for around $80-90 dollars or take it to a transmission shop, have the pan d...

He guys, I hae been trying to find a diagram to help me find the reverse wire / signal wire for a friends truck. The truck is a 1990 C1500, 4.3L. It was a manual and someone put in a 700r4 or a turbo 350 (can not find any identifiers). I hav...

I have a 1994 Plymouth Voyager with a 3.3L V6 engine with about 164000 miles on it. It has an automatic transmission. I have recently been having problems with my transmission. It seems to shift fine when I start out but, after getting to fr...

2003 Ford Windstar leaking transmission fluid where the hoses go into the steering box. Anybode have pictures or tips on how to put the seal ring in and keep the seal tight? Have replaced the ring twice but its still leaking.Oh, OK.....I thi...

Hey all, This may be a silly question, and I may already know the answer to it, but would the fact that I noticed a lot of tiny airbubbles on the dipstick while checking the transmission fluid lead me to believe that there may be a leak in t...

I tow a 2000# trailer and experience transmission troubles at times. I have a small external trans oil cooler mounted in front of the radiator and the tranny has about 75K so far. I'll be going down the highway at 60 mph and all of a sudden...

1999 Lexus ES300 w/ U140E transmission, 250,000 highway miles I'm still on my original engine/tranny but recently the tranny wouldn't go into reverse; now it does, however....Rebuilt, installed trannys will cost me $2000 minimum. Before goin...

My transmission on my car (1993 Dodge Dynasty) has been leaking for a little over a year. It's something I was needing to fix , but was very tight on money. Anyway, I just kept adding fluid as needed. Today, on the way to work, it slipped ou...

I have a 2004 Chevy Tahoe 5.3 LS 4Speed Automatic, that won't shift into 4th gear. It seems fine going from 1st to 3rd, just won't go into overdrive. I am afraid to take it to a transmission shop, since I am afraid they are going to tell me...

Hi All, I have a 2005 Toyota Sienna and a 2000 Lexus ES300. They both need a transmission fluid service. When I call quick lube service center to ask what kind of fluid they use, the response is...

HI everybody!...I'm new to the forum! Not an expert mechanic but have put my hands on a few cars that I owned...as a hobby more than anything....always got a box full of leftover parts after reassembling a car though....but heck, it ran, ok....

A mechanic told me that I should change the transmission fluid, it smell a little burnt. I have read that this can cause problems due to the change in viscosity when you exchange it for new one. What is your recommedation? Thank you so much...

Ok, so my car has about 180k miles on it. I've kept up with random maintenance and it has been through numerous part changes and a couple major repairs; some transmission related but never to do with the actual transmission but the component...

The outside of my 2 front tires are wearing super fast. I had a tie rod end bust a couple months back. Towed it home and switched it out, then bought the other side to be safe a couple weeks later and installed that one. Ever since, the tire...

I purchased this vehicle 6 months ago, it now has 11,000km on it. Over that past 5 months I have had the transmission changed and the ECM computer changed due to harsh shifting problems. It was running smoothly until just a couple of weeks a...

having trouble finding affordable parts to rebuild transmission, what information do i need to buy a used one to make sure i am getting a compatable transmission?If you are getting one through a salvage yard, you can go by the year, make, mo...