5R55E Tranny Problems Help!

[rick12345]

I have a 99 ranger with a 4.0, and the 5r55e tranny. My tranny doesn't have reverse, and only 1st & 2nd gear work on it. When it's in other gears it just acts like its in neutral. It also has the 2-3 flare issue. I have to switch between 1st & 2nd like every 5 minutes because it shakes when i drive it. i was told it could all be fixed by just getting a shift kit and a new valvebody. i did a LITTLE research and i thought getting a new valvebody and shiftkit would just fix the 2-3 flare issues. i dont have reverse, or (D) though. I need to know based on the symptoms i posted if a new valvebody and shiftkit will fix everything, or if i need to just get another tranny.

thanks.

 

[BrooklynBay]

You could rebuild your valve body. Take a look at the sticky threads on the top of the transmission section for more information.

 

[rick12345]

You could rebuild your valve body. Take a look at the sticky threads on the top of the transmission section for more information.

so if i rebuild, or buy just a whole new valvebody with all the revised parts it will fix everything, and ill have reverse back, drive back, etc? id rather buy a new valvebody rather then rebuild mine. i found a website that sells a brand new valvebody with a shiftkit and all the revised parts with a lifetime warranty for only like 200$ will you take a look at it and tell me what you think?

http://www.800700tran.com/prod.itml/icOid/80

 

[BrooklynBay]

Different members have mixed opinions on that company. So far, most of the members recommend WWW.CentralValveBodies.Com. They give members on this site a discount. The person to speak to is Donny. They might cost a little more than the other website, but they stand behind their products. You could attempt to rebuild it yourself if you want to save a little.

 

[rick12345]

Different members have mixed opinions on that company. So far, most of the members recommend WWW.CentralValveBodies.Com. They give members on this site a discount. The person to speak to is Donny. They might cost a little more than the other website, but they stand behind their products. You could attempt to rebuild it yourself if you want to save a little.

ok ill check that site out. ill stick with a new one i think. it will fix ALL my problems though right??? ill have reverse, and all my other gears back after replacing it??

 

[BrooklynBay]

Sometimes it could have internal damage, but from what you've described, it sounds like it could be the valve body & servos. How many miles does it have?

 

[rick12345]

Sometimes it could have internal damage, but from what you've described, it sounds like it could be the valve body & servos. How many miles does it have?

it has 155k. if i buy a new VB does it come with the servos too? i checked out that site you posted but i think it said those VB's only have a 1 year warranty, and the site i was looking at was lifetime. either way im pretty sure a VB from either site will work just fine. i just dont want to spend the money on a VB than have it installed at a shop and then find out that didnt fix it. are they hard to install or can anyone do it? its like right under the tranny right? i heard its pretty easy and only takes like an hour tops, but i dont know a super lot about cars.

 

[BrooklynBay]

The servos are separate parts, just like the separator plates & gaskets. You will need a new gasket or a bonded separator plate. Use a 1/4" drive In/Lb torque wrench on the bolts. There is a torque spec & bolt tightening sequence chart in the photo gallery as well as in the 5R55E valve body rebuild diary sticky thread.