Oh great, more transmission woes...

[DrCheeto]

My 93 ATX puked all of it's tranny fluid last night, I came to a stop light, smelled burning transmission fluid, and got out and saw a nice puddle under my car..

I trailered the car home, and said i'd deal with it in the morning. I went outside this morning, checked for any obvious leaks (cooler lines, axle seal etc.)... couldnt find anything.

I started the engine, and started filling... I got about 5 quarts in, and then it started groaning extremely loud... I got to about 8 quarts, checked the dipstick and it was still slightly low... If I put it in gear, it starts howling and leaking (and it wont engage any gear at all)

I figure the trans is toast, although 24 hours ago it was shifting just fine, could this be just the tc or pump?

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Sounds like the converter seal let go.

 

[DrCheeto]

Yes, but whats with the howling noise and not engaging gears? It sounds awful, but I dont see it grenading like that when it was fine 24 hours ago...

 

[Mr Anonymous]

No pressure is getting to the tranny, it's all leaking out the converter seal. The noise is the lack of fluid in the moving parts.

 

[DrCheeto]

Not trying to ask a million questions, but i've pulled this ATX before, its a royal pain... If i seperate it from the motor, is there a way for me to tell whether i'm wasting my time replacing the converter and front seal?

I dont want to put it back together , have it not work, and kick myself in the a** when I have to take it out again...

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Sorry for the confusion. Stick a fork in the tranny, it's done. A rebuild is in order.

 

[DrCheeto]

Ok, Thats what i figured lol.... I've got another one lined up , I just need to go pull it.

Thanks, Though