Automatic FWD Question!

[2g2fast]

I have a question for my 97 auto fwd gst because 2nd gear slips sometimes. Some one told me to buy a clutch kit? If I need a clutch kit can someone point me in the right direction with a link?

Thanks!

 

[clipto]

Whats the fluid level? Check the dipstick. If it's really done for then I would contact english racing they can get u setup on a sick built auto for probably the price any shop would charge you to fix one. Unless you buy a used one it be cheapest but there some options to check.

 

[killercolt]

The automatic is super easy to rebuilds. Get the whole rebuild kits from Transmission Part USA. You pretty much change all the clutches without any crazy special tool. Changing the clutch pack piston seals will require a press.

 

[98talonblack]

I think you mean end clutch kit I dont know much about it but started looking into them recently. its a pretty simple job.

 

[TucsonTSI]

The automatic is super easy to rebuilds. Get the whole rebuild kits from Transmission Part USA. You pretty much change all the clutches without any crazy special tool. Changing the clutch pack piston seals will require a press.

The auto is not terribly difficult to rebuild, but it is easy to mess up if you are not careful! And messing up means it doesn't work and possible damage. Just saying, if you don't have much experience is all.

The end clutch is a pretty easy job, but I believe that will only help you in Overdrive. I could be wrong but pretty sure the end clutch is not being "used" in 2nd gear. The 2nd gear clutches are deep in the trans and much trickier to get at.

Have you checked the fluid level and color? Do you know the fluid is good?

 

[killercolt]

You can change all the clutches and steels if you have a Stanley 20 bux tool kit, a pick, a flat head screw driver, and two long m6x10 screws. It is ultra easy. If you take pics and make some notes when you disassemble the tranny, it will go back with no problem.

When rebuilding the individual clutch pack piston, t can be a pain because the piston is hard to push back in with the new seal. I find warming the seal with the hair dryer soften the seal enough to ease the install with tearing the seal. Use Vasoline because it holds parts together and lube it enough for ease of install. You will need a small press, bearing race, expansion snap ring plyers to remove the return spring on the individual clutch pack if you choose to change out the seal. Once the return spring is removed, smack the concave side of the clutch pack against a phone book to remove hydraulic piston. Note the orientation of the o-ring lip before removing it.


The rear reverse clutch pack has two small Orings on the side. Debur the area around the holes where these two Orings line up with the holes. The holes have sharp edges that will cut the Orings if you don't debur it. 1000grits paper will do the job.

 

[2g2fast]

I just put $1800 to fix the car one of the things I had done was a used transmission put in with rebuilt internals the fluids are fine the guy that fixed it said a clutch kit or end clutch kit would make it better.