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Transmission casing cracked?!?!?! #881587 02/24/04 03:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 233 San Francisco, CA K Kasey Chang OP CEG\'er
OP Kasey Chang CEG\'er K Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 233 San Francisco, CA	My trusted mechanic told me that my transmission casing is cracked, and I need to watch the fluid level every other day. Is there anything I can do besides replacing the transmission? Just a plain jane '96 LX V-6 here...

Re: Transmission casing cracked?!?!?! #881588 02/24/04 05:32 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,145 Durham NC G gearhead98 Hard-core CEG\'er
gearhead98 Hard-core CEG\'er G Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,145 Durham NC	i dont think so might try sealing it with a sealer or try welding something over it, dont know if that is a good idea though 98.5 Black SE ATX S&B filter, SVT MAF, optimized SVT TB, mesh grille, removed orange reflectors, painted rear reflector, gutted pre-cats, optimized SVT LIM, 19lb injectors, resonator removed cant afford an svt but lookin for 1 in nc

Re: Transmission casing cracked?!?!?! #881589 02/25/04 09:46 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 432 Cambridge, Ontario T Taasman CEG\'er
Taasman CEG\'er T Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 432 Cambridge, Ontario	Originally posted by Kasey Chang: My trusted mechanic told me that my transmission casing is cracked, and I need to watch the fluid level every other day. Is there anything I can do besides replacing the transmission? I don't know where you get it...but I know you can get a liquid epoxy sealer that is made just for transmision housing minor cracks. They say its like a liquid weld when it cures. Try checking with a tranny shop.

Re: Transmission casing cracked?!?!?! #881590 02/26/04 08:17 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 233 San Francisco, CA K Kasey Chang OP CEG\'er
OP Kasey Chang CEG\'er K Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 233 San Francisco, CA	Hmmm... Have to look into that. I can check with a few tranny shops here... NOT AAMCO for sure. Just a plain jane '96 LX V-6 here...

Re: Transmission casing cracked?!?!?! #881591 02/27/04 04:50 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 233 San Francisco, CA K Kasey Chang OP CEG\'er
OP Kasey Chang CEG\'er K Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 233 San Francisco, CA	Ack! Every tranny shop I talk to want to replace the tranny, and since the casing's cracked, I don't get the core refund either, so that's to the tune of $2000+! However, my friendly local Ford dealer's parts guy just got me another idea... You can order JUST the casing, along with an overhaul kit, and get a trusted person to overhaul the thing. Then I'll have a nearly new tranny (hmmm... maybe fill this time with synthetic fluid?) to the tune of $600 + labor + installation. The problem is finding a shop in SFBay area that'll do this without cheating me... Any suggestions? Just a plain jane '96 LX V-6 here...

Re: Transmission casing cracked?!?!?! #881592 02/27/04 02:08 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,176 Austin, TX. B btrautman CEG'er
btrautman CEG'er B Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,176 Austin, TX.	To do the rebuild right you will need: revised pump plate 30.00 master rebuild kit 140.00 New solonoid pack 130 New speed sensor 20 New speedometer speed sensor 35 bearing kit 30 torque converter 100 bushing kit 30 driven needle bearing in housing 12 overdrive band 12 servo piston and cap 14 Transgo Shift correction kit 30 Add external oil cooler 40 Done right this trans will be in better shape than when it left the factory!! Don't expect all this in a purchased rebild!!!! An ounce of prevention provides a pound of cure!

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