Auto Trans Help

[MonsterStang]

Ok i just got a 1991 Hatchback it has something wrong with the transmission if you put it in gear it goes about five feat and locks up and want move unless you put it in reverse then it backs up about a foot and stops then back to drive it will go another five feat or so then locks up again no clue what it is just looking for some suggestions on what might be wrong before i pull it out and get to looking at it..... Thanks for any and all help

 

[ethangsmith]

Just one idea, but it could be the converter clutch is locking up on you. I think that would cause a similar issue. Does the engine stall when it stops moving?

 

[MonsterStang]

No nothing happens to the motor it still runs normal

 

[ethangsmith]

Almost sounds like the parking latch inside it is stuck or something. If it were simply losing drive and the motor spins up, I'd say it's low on fluid or a bad converter, pump, or bands. But if it just stops and get stuck, really the only thing that could hold it securely internally on it would be the parking stop.

 

[MonsterStang]

If that is whats wrong how much of a pain is it to fix

 

[ethangsmith]

Basically any transmission problem like that would require accurate diagnosis, and then opening it up to fix the problem. I really wouldn't venture into automatic transmission repair. Your best bet would be to get it to a transmission shop and have them take care of it. I would have them install a "shift improver" kit in it and fill it with synthetic fluid while they are at it. Another option would be to get one from a local junkyard.

 

[MonsterStang]

Ok thanks for the help

 

[ethangsmith]

Yea, sorry I can't be of more help. Auto transmissions are complex beasts. I'm waiting for either of mine to grenade on me. The capri has 217,770 miles on it and it's the origonal C3 automatic. The 88 stang has 75K and a shift kit and fluid cooler so that one should be ok. Maybe it's time to put a T5 in? Just a thought. They're cheap and easy to find. Oh, where in PA are you?

 

[MonsterStang]

I live in tioga County Pennsylvania about two mile south of NY

 

[ethangsmith]

Cool. I get up that way fairly often. I went to Penn College in Williamsport and my family used to have a cabin in Elk Township up there. What town are you in?

 

[MonsterStang]

Osceola