HELP WITH TRANSMISSION

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ilocanoStangGT

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i have a 96 mustang GT auto with transmission problems.


1) When i initally launch on first, i would have to release the gas then gas it again in order for it to switch onto second.
2) When on third gear, i hear a ticking noise.

any ideas or suggestions? Resorting to replacement of transmission (if needed) will be costly.

 

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Kilgore Trout

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Have you ever changed the fluid and filter?

 

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Kilgore Trout said:

Have you ever changed the fluid and filter?

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i agree have you done a fluid and filter change try that first and see what happens then we can go from there

 

d98gt

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Rebuild kits aren't all that expensive for the 7r40w transmission. If you are capable of pulling the transmission yourself then getting someone to rebuild it for you, it won't be all that bad. However, I just got my car back from a rebuild (I wasn't able to pull the tranny myself and such) and it cost me $1600. That includes new torque converter, shift kit, and the other suggestions.

1st and 2nd gear were the gears which went out on me.

best of luck at fixing the problem

 

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definately consider doing the J-Mod. its a lot safer than a shift kit, seeing as how it was designed by the guy that designed the 4r70w.

 

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www.tccoa.com

 

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ilocanoStangGT said:

i have a 96 mustang GT auto with transmission problems.


1) When i initally launch on first, i would have to release the gas then gas it again in order for it to switch onto second.
2) When on third gear, i hear a ticking noise.

any ideas or suggestions? Resorting to replacement of transmission (if needed) will be costly.

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I got some bad news for you. The J-Mod is not going to save your transmission.

I have some even worse news for you. Those problems sound like the intermediate one way roller clutch is toast and that means its rebuild or replacement time.

 

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TGJ said:

I got some bad news for you. The J-Mod is not going to save your transmission.

I have some even worse news for you. Those problems sound like the intermediate one way roller clutch is toast and that means its rebuild or replacement time.

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agreed

 

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i actually agree with the rebuild idea. when you are in there its the perfect time to upgrade. also make sure you regularly maintain your trans. put in this pan F8UZ-7A194-AA and drain and fill the trans every few oil changes.

 

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Thanks everyone!!! imma see what can be done. ill repost later for updates.

 

d98gt

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If you do end up going with a rebuild, I suggest you get a new torque converter along with a transmission cooler.

 

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any specific torque converter or transmission cooler? and what you think about the shift kits?

 

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get the biggest tranny cooler you can fit in the car. for shfit kits, if having a professional shop do the rebuild, they can figure out the j-mod. you find it confusing if youve never seen a valve body off or dont have the trans in front of you.

 

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Check summit for a B&M unit. Shouldn't be too expensive

 

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Get a decent tranny cooler, the B&M unit is okay. There is some better ones though.

If you choose to rebuild that transmission, build it to 98 or newer specs, those years had better parts. I would suggest you find an 01 - 03 4R70W out of a mustang and swap that in. It is not a direct swap, you will need to make changes, but you will find these cheaper than rebuilding and you will have a better 4R70W.

I would suggest you replace the rad as well and flush the system, to get the garbage out from the bad tranny. Some run a filter to do this.

I would look at a good single plate TC. Do a search for more info.