I was driving home from work on Rt. 72 and i heard this loud clunk, at first i thought i ran over a large block of ice or something but everytime i hit the gas it sounded like the gears were winding up or something but not really responding well. I pulled into the Hess station and parked it. Since i was only like 2 miles away from home i tried to start it up (which it did fine) and put it in reverse.

When i put it in reverse, it got really loud and made lots of noise. The speedometer shot up to like 30-40mph and it wouldn't go anywhere when i gave it a little gas. Car responds normal when in neutral and also in drive when i dont touch the gas. I cant back the car out of the parking spot so i gotta call for a tow.

Pretty sure its a tranny problem now i jsut dont know what to do. Money is already tight as it is and i dont know if i can afford a new transmission. Any suggestions?

 

Well, is this your DD? If not, save up for a rebuild or find a rebuilt trans and swap it in.

If it is your DD, I would look at buying a beater. Some POS for like $500-800. Then, save up for a trans rebuild.

 

its my DD, not a bad idea.. any idea how much would a trans rebuild costs?

 

I'm not really sure offhand. You could probably get some quotes from a few sponsors on here as well. You may also want to check the Auto Transmissions subforum on here.

Best of luck!

 

~$1500 i think

 

take into performance transmission right off 72 by the mercedez dealership. Ron edwards is his name. should be somewhere around 1200-1500 bucks. fully rebuilt with new electronics.

 

I have a 4l60e with 2k miles on it if you are interested. I pulled it out of the car to do a 6 speed swap.

 

I found these on a local board and thought id pass it on to you


1. 98 Z28 A4 4L60e transmission, Transgo shift kit, stock TC-as is make offer worked fine when pulled from vehicle(parted out the vehicle)-$200 obo

but seriously make an offer as I really just want this stuff outta the garage.

email whenn1@verizon.net

 

I'd say look for a used one like some people mentioned (at least for now to get it drivable on the cheap). If you end up doing a rebuild, talk to Diabloformula on here, he's in Leola and might be able to assist or at least guide you in the right direction.

 

bresslers automotive in bernville will give you the best price for a rebuild but your still looking at 800 or so. they do good work to.

 

thanks for all the responses guys, i sent some PMs -- right now i def want to get it driveable for cheap b/c its simply not possible for me to spend 1500-2000 on a trans rebuild

I have it at a trans shop by my work so i am waiting for him to take a look at it and let me know what the story is

 

Ron Edwards at Performance Transmission on Flory Mills Rd off Manheim (south of Granite Run) near the Mercedes dealership know his stuff.

 

Off topic, but why do all of you Lancaster/York/Harrisburg people refer to that area as Central PA? Central PA is State College. You're in South East.

Just something I've always wondered...

 

eah he says central PA but has phill on his thing. Bro philly is SE not middle lol

 

I try not to use that description myself, because it is indeed not geographically accurate - we are south-eastern PA is anything. I think it may be more of a population density thing, meaning more people reside in the Lancaster/York/Harrisburg/Reading area compared to other "geologically central" locales which may be more rural or open. Just a thought, don't know if there is any truth to that.

 

we're in between Pittsburgh and Philly, so 'central' PA LOL

 

How about "Off-Center" PA

 

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