Tranny Problems 89lx

hubiev_89lx · 12-17-2001, 09:57 PM

I have a problem... The tranny does not want to go into 3 or 4 after driving for about 10 minutes, but if it goes in it is extremely difficult to get out. Sometimes it will NOT come out and I have to pull over a fiddle with it. I think that the 3-4 synchro was already going because if I put it from 3 to 4 in a hurry it would grind, but if I went slowly no grind. But the problem I am concerned about is the lack of 3 and 4 gears. I was told that it may be the selector fork??? The solution to that I think is to remove the selector and clean, fix, replace, or what ever. I am having difficulty in removing the center console to get at the 2 front screws to get at everything. Any how I need a few ideas to get the center console out.

Hubert

Chevyguy · 12-18-2001, 12:54 PM

Sounds like you will have to drop out the tranny to fix this. Going in through the console only gives you access to the shifter. There is only a turret rod under there with a ball socket for the shifter. BTW to get the front bolts for the inner boot, use a dremel tool to cut away part of the console ( of course only the part covered by the leather boot trim piece), then you can get those suckers. I was not able to get bolts back in there after installing my MAC shifter.

It sounds like internal problems in the trans, possibly a bent shifter fork courtesy of those 2-3 shifts, I had mine rebuilt for $575 carry in and out, and it was totally wasted at the time. You may fair better

Hethj7 · 12-18-2001, 01:01 PM

I have to agree. You will probably need to drop the tranny out, as the console doesn't allow you access to much. Definitely sounds like an internal problem, such as a bent fork.

1BAD89 · 12-18-2001, 02:36 PM

How many miles do you have on your tranny? Sounds like your synchro's are going out. If it has 100K+ on it, and it's giving you problems, I would suggest a complete rebuild, or a new tranny.

exgmguy · 12-18-2001, 04:53 PM

Cast aluminum shift forks like the ones in a T-5 don't bend. They break.

12-17-2001, 09:57 PM	#1
hubiev_89lx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 8	Tranny Problems 89lx I have a problem... The tranny does not want to go into 3 or 4 after driving for about 10 minutes, but if it goes in it is extremely difficult to get out. Sometimes it will NOT come out and I have to pull over a fiddle with it. I think that the 3-4 synchro was already going because if I put it from 3 to 4 in a hurry it would grind, but if I went slowly no grind. But the problem I am concerned about is the lack of 3 and 4 gears. I was told that it may be the selector fork??? The solution to that I think is to remove the selector and clean, fix, replace, or what ever. I am having difficulty in removing the center console to get at the 2 front screws to get at everything. Any how I need a few ideas to get the center console out. Hubert

12-18-2001, 12:54 PM	#2
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Sounds like you will have to drop out the tranny to fix this. Going in through the console only gives you access to the shifter. There is only a turret rod under there with a ball socket for the shifter. BTW to get the front bolts for the inner boot, use a dremel tool to cut away part of the console ( of course only the part covered by the leather boot trim piece), then you can get those suckers. I was not able to get bolts back in there after installing my MAC shifter. It sounds like internal problems in the trans, possibly a bent shifter fork courtesy of those 2-3 shifts, I had mine rebuilt for $575 carry in and out, and it was totally wasted at the time. You may fair better __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.

12-18-2001, 01:01 PM	#3
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	I have to agree. You will probably need to drop the tranny out, as the console doesn't allow you access to much. Definitely sounds like an internal problem, such as a bent fork. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

12-18-2001, 04:53 PM	#5
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	Cast aluminum shift forks like the ones in a T-5 don't bend. They break. __________________ 1988 Mustang GT stock bottom 302, C4 10.9 @ 128 with 8 psi of Novi 1000 boost!----STOLEN 1989 Mustang notchback Warmed up 306 with a Procharger.

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12-18-2001, 02:36 PM	#4
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	How many miles do you have on your tranny? Sounds like your synchro's are going out. If it has 100K+ on it, and it's giving you problems, I would suggest a complete rebuild, or a new tranny.