Transmission not engaging

[Rrust1984]

First time here and looking for some assistance. Just bought my son a 97 talon n/t. Engine runs strong, we're gonna rebuild it though. Question is this. Transmission does not engage and move the wheels till you rev it to about 5k. Would it be better to try and fix it or get s junkyard for $75? I'm not very good with trans stuff. I'll rebuild an engine all day!

 

[2gmitsueclipse]

Welcome to the site! It will be very helpful for the community if you create a profile for your car with a list of mods so we can better assist you (Such as whether you have and auto or manual trans). Here is a tutorial for creating one:

• • http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/welcome-to-dsmtuners-now-go-create-a-dsm-profile.499707/

 

[joemamma]

auto or manual?

 

[Terrj]

Is it auto or manual ? Sounds like youre gonna have to replace the clutch if im not wrong..

 

[Zero6391]

yea I was thinking clutch as well, sounds like its slipping. maybe try changing the transmission fluid afterwards. just for some peace of mind and keep the synchro's alive

 

[Rrust1984]

Auto. And I dropped the pan and changed the fluid already. No luck

 

[Terrj]

Auto. And I dropped the pan and changed the fluid already. No luck

How many miles does it have ?

 

[Lou98GSX]

before doing anything you should of checked the fluid level and condition and then scanned for codes . if the fluid smelled burnt then you have worn clutches and you will have gear ratio codes . if you have a loss of prime code then the front pump or low fluid and even a clogged filter could be the problem.

 

[Rrust1984]

220k not sure if that's on the trans though.

 

[Zero6391]

well if the oil is good then its looking like its gonna be the flex plate orrrr the transmission is on its last leg. was it doing this before u bought it??? if so the previous owner fudged it up.... probably why he was selling it

 

[Rrust1984]

I wasn't expecting a whole lot. I bought it for $300. The engine runs great, body is decent and interior is great. I can't be too upset if the trans is bad. Just trying to figure out what direction to go in. I can pull a trans from the junkyard for $75.

 

[joemamma]

for 75.00 and the car 300 you cant go wrong

 

[Terrj]

, man you got a damn steal wth. just replace it or rebuild it

 

[XiholdtrueX]

Sound like the tranny is head throw a junker slush box in there

 

[Zero6391]

for 75 bucks I agree just grab that and throw it on there and then u can have the original one rebuilt and then swap it back in when the junkyard one decides to go south too