[Shotimes] Swapping an auto tranny (semi-OT)

[James White]

Any used tranny is somewhat of a cr@pshoot. We did that several years ago
with a long gone 3.0 Taurus LX and had good luck.  A used tranny was several
hundred cheaper than a rebuild.  At least get the kids involved in the R&R
which I think is doable in your own shop.

regards, Jim White

----- Original Message -----
From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Cc: <alfitz@alfitz.com>; "George Fourchy" <krazgeo@jps.net>
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 12:11 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Swapping an auto tranny (semi-OT)


> This is regarding a Taurus LX with 3.8L and AXOD.  Sorry for the semi-OT.
>
> As some of you know, we've bought this LX for our boys to drive.  It has a
> bad tranny and we are exploring options for how to get it fixed.
>
> -- Take whole car into local shop and have them do it all
> -- Remove tranny at home, have it rebuilt, and we put it back in (saves
R&R
> labor)
> -- Buy another used or rebuilt tranny (Al Fitz, eBay, whatever) and swap
at
> home
>
> As a mechanic, I know that ATX internals are not for me.  But do you think
I
> could handle R&R of an ATX?  You guys know what I have done (managed to do
> SHO rod bearings without a hospital stay or lawsuit).
>
> As a father, I would prefer that the boys do some of the work so that they
> learn.  Also I want them to feel invested in the car so that they'll treat
> it with respect.
>
> Any advice welcome, either on a technical or parental level.
>
> Joseph van Oss
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