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

[van Oss]

This is a third- or fourth-string car.  My only imperative is climate...
whatever we do has to be done by autumn.   (Hidden parental agenda:  Another
functioning car makes a backup for wife and sons needing to get to school in
the winter.)

I am leary of a home rebuild on an ATX because of previous posts about
special tools being required.  But I am game for any learning opportunity.

Getting my sons to pay attention is an individual matter.  Let's discuss
that offline.  ;-)

Joseph



----- Original Message -----
...start it with a open mind and try NOT to be under the
gun time wise. If you are in the rust belt that will add to the pain factor
getting things apart! You might even consider rebuilding it yourself. At
least two different people on the list have. Make sure even on the standard
Taurus to use the TransGo shift kit. It's a must have item.  I only R & R
the units myself. You will need a engine support of some kind. I made one
and can send you a zip file of pictures if you want. It can surely be
improved but it works great now. It has supported the SHO engine for over 30
days when I did the first FPS tranny install.
 You will need two people to stab the unit and in general it's much easier
with a hoist. How did you get your boys interested in turning wrenches? Mine
has no interest until the car breaks down and then not much!