Statikk
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- 2003 Explorer XLT
Greetings All!
Ok, just hoping to get some feedback on some tranny issues.
Current problem: No reverse, rough slipping when accelerating over 2500rpm.
Background: Flare started about 18 months ago. It appeared like 3-4 flare as opposed to a 2-3. A month ago, slipping started when accelerating.
It would sound really rough, like a scraping sound, whenever going over 2500rpm. Only in 1st and 2nd though.
Changed VB with one from eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories), did this last night.
Found metal pieces in the pan and on top of the VB as per images below:
Changed VB, replaced filter, refilled with 6 litres of Mercon V equivalent and 1 litre of Lucas ATF.
Started Explorer and went for a spin. Was still slipping heavily but better than before VB change. Check oil level and cross-hatched area was full. Delay between R and D was about 10 seconds with some very wierd noises and clunks. Changing to D made a spinning top sound, hard to explain.
Got up this morning and went for a spin since I read somewhere here that since the computer was reset, it'll have to relearn the pressures etc.
Well it actually go a lot better with only slight slipping at 2500rpm but now with the 2-3 flare.
Anyway got home and found that reverse was no longet there. No noise or any indication that R is engaged when changing gears but now less delay and less of a thump going from N to D.
I'll check the linkages but I didn't touch them and the reverse light comes on in R.
I know that my transmission is rooted but I just want it to last a few more weeks while I sort out what I can do, money being the main restricting factor.
There is a local scrapyard that has a '98 with gearbox, so I am thinking of grabbing that, how hard is it swap gearboxes, they should both be 5R55E's. I don't really have access to a workshop just my garage and some limited tools, although I did buy an inch/lb torque wrench.
Question: After that long rant, my questions are:
1. How hard to swap a similar transmission for one person?
2. Should I do anything with the other used transmission or just leave it and hope for the best.
or...
3. Based on the pictures above, what sort of repair/parts am I looking at and could I do that myself?
edit:
Vehicle info:
1998 Explorer with 4.0L SOHC(?) and 5R55E(of course).
When I changed the VB, it came tested and ready to go in so I didn't remove the 2 top gaskets and check.
I re-used the filter o-rings and did not replace the reverse/low solenoid o-rings (I didn't have any to replace with and they looked like they were in good condition.
/edit
Thanks in advance.
Ok, just hoping to get some feedback on some tranny issues.
Current problem: No reverse, rough slipping when accelerating over 2500rpm.
Background: Flare started about 18 months ago. It appeared like 3-4 flare as opposed to a 2-3. A month ago, slipping started when accelerating.
It would sound really rough, like a scraping sound, whenever going over 2500rpm. Only in 1st and 2nd though.
Changed VB with one from eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories), did this last night.
Found metal pieces in the pan and on top of the VB as per images below:
Changed VB, replaced filter, refilled with 6 litres of Mercon V equivalent and 1 litre of Lucas ATF.
Started Explorer and went for a spin. Was still slipping heavily but better than before VB change. Check oil level and cross-hatched area was full. Delay between R and D was about 10 seconds with some very wierd noises and clunks. Changing to D made a spinning top sound, hard to explain.
Got up this morning and went for a spin since I read somewhere here that since the computer was reset, it'll have to relearn the pressures etc.
Well it actually go a lot better with only slight slipping at 2500rpm but now with the 2-3 flare.
Anyway got home and found that reverse was no longet there. No noise or any indication that R is engaged when changing gears but now less delay and less of a thump going from N to D.
I'll check the linkages but I didn't touch them and the reverse light comes on in R.
I know that my transmission is rooted but I just want it to last a few more weeks while I sort out what I can do, money being the main restricting factor.
There is a local scrapyard that has a '98 with gearbox, so I am thinking of grabbing that, how hard is it swap gearboxes, they should both be 5R55E's. I don't really have access to a workshop just my garage and some limited tools, although I did buy an inch/lb torque wrench.
Question: After that long rant, my questions are:
1. How hard to swap a similar transmission for one person?
2. Should I do anything with the other used transmission or just leave it and hope for the best.
or...
3. Based on the pictures above, what sort of repair/parts am I looking at and could I do that myself?
edit:
Vehicle info:
1998 Explorer with 4.0L SOHC(?) and 5R55E(of course).
When I changed the VB, it came tested and ready to go in so I didn't remove the 2 top gaskets and check.
I re-used the filter o-rings and did not replace the reverse/low solenoid o-rings (I didn't have any to replace with and they looked like they were in good condition.
/edit
Thanks in advance.
