XKontour98
Hard-core CEG'er
If you've read my other post, I need to replace my bell housing on my CD4E since the roll resistor ripped a whole in it!
Because, I have to pull the transmission to address this issue, I am thinking of upgrading to a 3L Hybrid while I’m at it.
The car currently has 114K and is a 98 duratec. I've driven it since approx. 33K and started to drain and fill with Mobile 1 ATX fluid since reading about it on this site starting at around 50K.
The trans has never given me any signs of wear or hard shifting and I'd like to think it's in pretty good condition for it's age/milage and considering it’s a CD4E.
Here is where I need your input:
Since I am pulling it and planning to go 3L, do I go ahead and buy a rebuilt transmission that is supposedly updated and tested like the ones I see on Ebay for about $900(see link below), then add a Sonnax Vale Body and Trans-go shift kit, or do I replace my bell housing and add the shift kit and valve body to my current unit?
I'm not sure what other aspects of my trans I should be concerned about as far as replacing worn parts or going with a rebuilt. I've never done any tranny work, so this would be all new to me; however I am willing to give it a shot.
Right now I am trying to gather as much info as I can by searching through the old forums and getting your opinions, so I can make the best decision.
I do know that later CD4E's tend to be better, but is there anyway to now I am getting one of those if it's rebuilt?
All input would be greatly appreciated!
Link to Ebay rebuilds:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CD4E...006QQitemZ160042583043QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Because, I have to pull the transmission to address this issue, I am thinking of upgrading to a 3L Hybrid while I’m at it.
The car currently has 114K and is a 98 duratec. I've driven it since approx. 33K and started to drain and fill with Mobile 1 ATX fluid since reading about it on this site starting at around 50K.
The trans has never given me any signs of wear or hard shifting and I'd like to think it's in pretty good condition for it's age/milage and considering it’s a CD4E.
Here is where I need your input:
Since I am pulling it and planning to go 3L, do I go ahead and buy a rebuilt transmission that is supposedly updated and tested like the ones I see on Ebay for about $900(see link below), then add a Sonnax Vale Body and Trans-go shift kit, or do I replace my bell housing and add the shift kit and valve body to my current unit?
I'm not sure what other aspects of my trans I should be concerned about as far as replacing worn parts or going with a rebuilt. I've never done any tranny work, so this would be all new to me; however I am willing to give it a shot.
Right now I am trying to gather as much info as I can by searching through the old forums and getting your opinions, so I can make the best decision.
I do know that later CD4E's tend to be better, but is there anyway to now I am getting one of those if it's rebuilt?
All input would be greatly appreciated!
Link to Ebay rebuilds:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CD4E...006QQitemZ160042583043QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW