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

[Bruce Malachuk]

I'm gonna be attacking a 95 SHO ATX tranny rebuild on my deck to then put in
my nearly dead 95 SLO. They both share an AX4S so it should be a simple
swap. I plan to dig into my helms and redo the whole thing, and add a
shiftkit. The car is going to my mother and I want no problems for the next
10 years with the tranny.

Any tips or trick that make working/rebuilding one easier, I'd love to hear
about them. I'm sure Joseph would want to hear them too.

Bruce
94 Opal Frost MTX

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin & Cheryl Airth" <clubairth@peoplepc.com>
To: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 1:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Swapping an auto tranny (semi-OT)


> Joe:
>  I have done two SHO ATX's now. It is a big job and be aware that it's a
> great time to replace other parts. Seals for oil leaks, suspension items
> because your right there. You might also find additional problems that you
> were not aware of. So 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!
> .
> .
>
>
>
> > 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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