[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Howling autotrans, HELP!
When it rains it pours! Car #2, my daily driver, our wagon has failed me! Driving around doing energy audits today in the 90+ F heat and the suddenly the RPMs shoot up and a high pitch whine started. Fortunately, I was only a couple of miles from home. My partner lives near me (about 6 blocks) so I dropped him off and ask he could get his car and pick me up. The wagon almost didn't start moving forward again. Very, very loud whining now from the AT and finally moved forward until I got home. I called my mechanic. Not good. He suggested that I top out the AT fluid and hope for the best. Well, I just got back from doing that and driving around the neighborhood. Funny, it starts out fine then within a few blocks the AT starts howling and a quick step on the accelerator will make the RPMs shot up but will not move the car forward! Is this a "shot" transmission? Options: 1) Sell the car. It has a few quirks (don't they all) but is in great shape cosmetically, with euro lights, 15" TSW stealth wheels, new tires, etc. 2) Pay ~ $1000 for a trans rebuild. 3) Buy all the 5 speed parts (used) I need for around $150-$200 and roll up my sheeves. Has anyone done a 5 speed conversion? The wrecking yard guy thought that some cutting and welding of the clutch cable guide through the floor or fire wall might be needed. Is this correct? Or is this a straight forward bolt on conversion? HELP! Regards, John Karasaki The Karasaki's, proud owners of AUDI automobiles 1981 Coupe 1982 TQC 1984 5000S Wagon 1990 V8
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