Ok, Here's my thoughts on why I have no gears in A4LD
Greetings All,
OK, based on everything I have read so far this is what I am thinking:
That there are a limited number of parts that can cause a 0 pressure condition in all gears without significant symptoms prior to failure, or major mechanical noise during or after failure.
1. I would think the tc would have given symptoms of some type, or made more noise when it failed.. or after I removed it. Regardless, it seems that replacing the TC at this point is a good move regardless, so I will be purchasing one with braised fins I guess, any reccommendations would be more than welcome.. I want a decent TC, I don't need any high performance, just need it to work correctly.
2. I think that the bumping noise I hear at idle is something turning inside something it normally turns at idle to create pressure. It seems like the most likely suspect is a gear inside my front pump.
3. Since I have the tranny out now, and I will most likely need this vehicle for another 2 yrs minimum, as daily transportaion with 4 wheel drive availabe when needed, even If I find a busted gear in the pump...I may as well do a rebuild on the tranny now, since I have it out, and maybe go ahead and replace the rear main seal on the engine also...since I need to check the pilot bushing anyways..and it's almost exposed?
4. I am not sure whether I really need additional kits installed besides the master rebuild kit? I just need a dependable tranny, and I am rebuilding it myself because I can't afford to pay someone... I have more time than money. I may regret that decision... I know of a guy who will rebuild it for me for 250$...but from what I have read this is one of the easier auto trans to rebuild...if there is such a thing, and 250$ is 250$..... anyways I am just trying to work this out in my head...if anyone has any comments please feel free to fire away... I appreciate any input anyone might have.
I was looking this kit:
http://www.transmissioncenter.org/a4ld.htm
The combo kit listed on top seems like a decent deal if I need the extras?
Not sure if it's worth it to spend 100$+ extra above a master kit, based on a $ vs. functioning difference?
I have a copy of the ATRA manual for the A4LD... I have also heard the Ford trans service manual recommended... I am not sure whether a first timer like me needs that manual also?
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Ok I started searching another guys posts about his A4LD probs and questions that was posted recently...anmd the answer to this seems to be that I need ATRA book and update book... I will start looking for update book. If anyone has any other answer to this question please let me know , otherwise I will consider this answered.... I apologise for not searching new posts first. I just hadn't realized there would be new questions so similar that were getting answers I needed, my bad.
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I was really hoping that this forum would be interactive... there are a lot of really informative posts here, but obviously..sometimes when you read something, you have questions... maybe stupid questions, but if you don't know much...any help is always appreciated. Still I am really thankful for all the information that is being maintained here, and made available to peeps like myself who are just looking for a light at the end of the tunnel.
Maybe I am going about the posting, question asking process, or something else involved incorrectly? If so if anyone would pm or something and tell me what I am doing wrong I would appreciate it greatly.
I understand that everyone has their own problems, and lives and that they may simply not have enough time to contribute more than they already do/or have done.
I am just going to continue this thread with myself in the hopes that if someone in my situation, or a similar one comes along...maybe they will find something of value to them. I will be taking pics as I go along, in case I need a reference... anyone who wants them is welcome to them.My email is
raggamufinn@yahoo.com , but obviously I will have more info as I go along.
It looks like members cannot post pics
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I guess I should say that it looks like I cannot post pics, I found instructions that explain how to attach pics and start albums...but I do not have access if I click the link described in the FAQ, not sure if rules have changed or if I am just an idiot at this stuff? If the rules have changed I would suggest an update to FAQ...maybe something like you will be unable to access this feature if...or something along those lines?
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:, and besides there are already excellent tutorials on this site about rebuilding the A4LD, so I figure there's no sense re-inventing the wheel... especially since the authors of the existing tuts obviously know more than me..(which isn't saying much ;-).... Thank God for that!
Have a Great Day!
Ragga
