SLO vs. SHO atx was Re: [Shotimes] Swapping an auto tranny (semi-OT)

[John Weidenbenner]

I do not believe the AX4S trans are interchangeable from the SHO to SLO.
There are different chain drive ratios inside the trans that confuse the
PCM.

I hope the SLO has the 3.0 Vulcan engine. If it has the 3.8 engine, just get
rid of the car.

John W.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Malachuk" <bmalach1@nycap.rr.com>
To: "Kevin & Cheryl Airth" <clubairth@peoplepc.com>; "van Oss"
<vanOss@centurytel.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 7:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Swapping an auto tranny (semi-OT)


> 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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