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>Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:50:12 -0600
>From: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
>Subject: [Shop-talk] Automatic transmission rebuild
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>Greetings, All.
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>I have a '93 Ford Escort with a failing automatic transmission. Slips,
>delayed engagement, delayed shifting, etc. The car has 90M on it, and is
>solid otherwise. It was my dad's car from new, so I know the history. I've
>received quotes of anywhere from $1000 (local shop) to $3000 (dealer) for a
>rebuild. My problem is I don't have that kind of spare change. I also
>can't afford to replace the car. I've looked for a junkyard transmission,
>but most of those have more miles than what I have. It seems a bit silly to
>spend $400-$600 on a used box that may not be much better than what I have.
>O'Reilly has a master rebuild kit that I can get for $255. I'd like to fix
>the car, as 30 MPH beats my truck's 14. OK, so now the question: Is
>rebuilding and automatic something that a slightly above average DIY grease
>monkey can do at home? I have the factory service CD for the car, but
>haven't read through it yet.
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>Any thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated as long as they are
>physically possible. ;-)
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>Bill Gingerich
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>OKC
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>
Bill,
First, I recommend that you get a service manual. The only factory
service CD that I have leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to
providing the detailed information that you will need to do this
yourself. I have always found the factory service manual to be a much
more complete reference source. I also recommend the factory authorized
version over any of the Haynes, Chilton or Motor's manuals.
I found these listed on ebay; you may find them from other sources. (By
the way, I have no financial interest in any of these offerings.)
1993 Ford Escort/Tracer Service Manual ebay item # 130176796922
Haynes Repair Manual Ford Escort Tracer 1991 - 2000 ebay item #
200177061887
If you have the ATX transmission, this would be a good purchase.
ATX Ford Escort;Lynx Assembly/ Dissassembly Manual Item number:
200176343666
If "a slightly above average DIY grease monkey" is competent and
confident enough to do a proper carburetor rebuild, he can probably
rebuild a transmission. It require special tools, or a good enough
imagination to figure out a work around.
If you like a challenge, want to learn about auto trannies, have the
time, the patience, and the facilities, go for it. If you're only
looking for an easy way to save a few bucks, this is probably not it.
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