98GT Transmission Problem

CrazyInBlack · 06-26-2008, 08:36 PM

Our 98 acts strange. After driving the car for about 30 minutes it does not want to go into overdrive. When the car is cold it seems to work fine, but when warm it does not want to go into OD and acts confused. I think we are going to pull it and do some work on it. I know I should just have it rebuilt but I really want to swap it to a 5 speed.

Any recommendations? Or ideas on cost of a rebuild or a swap?

myillwillinc · 06-27-2008, 10:38 AM

i know sleeping gt has an auto for sale with or without a nice stall in it....

JUICED SVT · 06-30-2008, 06:55 PM

I may have a 5 speed, with clutch, flywheel, and pedal assembly if interested let me know and I can round the stuff up. It's a tremec 3650

banditmwp · 06-30-2008, 07:54 PM

the swap wasn't so bad, actually. when we did it on Jeanne's car, we got a helluva deal on a t45 and all the associated. I think all total we had about $750 in parts including clutch, computer, etc.

it's a pretty straightforward swap, as Lee, Brian, and Nathan can attest to. Just a little time consuming.

Also, make sure you have access to a person that can program the PATS key. I had to run on the auto computer for a few days because it wouldn't start on the computer that we bought.

militarymustang88gt · 07-01-2008, 01:12 AM

you can get it rebuilt for like 300 in parts and labor added on.

CrazyInBlack · 07-01-2008, 06:06 AM

thanks for the help guys, we took a hit and sold it "as is"

06-26-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
CrazyInBlack Crusin... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Various Places in Middle AL Posts: 3,542	98GT Transmission Problem Our 98 acts strange. After driving the car for about 30 minutes it does not want to go into overdrive. When the car is cold it seems to work fine, but when warm it does not want to go into OD and acts confused. I think we are going to pull it and do some work on it. I know I should just have it rebuilt but I really want to swap it to a 5 speed. Any recommendations? Or ideas on cost of a rebuild or a swap? __________________ Liberal education has nothing to do with liberal or conservative politics. Liberal education is the simple idea of a broad and well-rounded course of study in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and the arts. The overarching goal is to liberate the mind from ignorance and superstition.

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myillwillinc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 593	i know sleeping gt has an auto for sale with or without a nice stall in it.... __________________ 5.4 project in the works..... link: http://www.illwillinc.com/97mustang.htm PowderCoating and Anodizing: http://www.illwillinc.com/

06-30-2008, 06:55 PM	#3
JUICED SVT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BOAZ,AL. Posts: 220	I may have a 5 speed, with clutch, flywheel, and pedal assembly if interested let me know and I can round the stuff up. It's a tremec 3650 __________________ 1999 GT VERT 4V conversion

06-30-2008, 07:54 PM	#4
banditmwp Welcome to America! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the 11's Posts: 4,501	the swap wasn't so bad, actually. when we did it on Jeanne's car, we got a helluva deal on a t45 and all the associated. I think all total we had about $750 in parts including clutch, computer, etc. it's a pretty straightforward swap, as Lee, Brian, and Nathan can attest to. Just a little time consuming. Also, make sure you have access to a person that can program the PATS key. I had to run on the auto computer for a few days because it wouldn't start on the computer that we bought. __________________ 91 GT Convertible 2006 Nissan Titan LE Crew Cab 2014 Peterbilt 337/Marion 22' box

07-01-2008, 01:12 AM	#5
militarymustang88gt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: bham and auburn Posts: 337	you can get it rebuilt for like 300 in parts and labor added on. __________________ finally got my avatar. it is the white one.

07-01-2008, 06:06 AM	#6
CrazyInBlack Crusin... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Various Places in Middle AL Posts: 3,542	thanks for the help guys, we took a hit and sold it "as is" __________________ Liberal education has nothing to do with liberal or conservative politics. Liberal education is the simple idea of a broad and well-rounded course of study in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and the arts. The overarching goal is to liberate the mind from ignorance and superstition.