Leave these two old switches in place. Judging by your comment you might turbo, then my opinion would be do the 3. Most transmissions either use one or the other to control shift points and shift smoothness. I promise you that the next transmission I have to replace or any other person I hear of needing a transmission I will be heavily promoting Monster Transmission and tell them that I personally use Monster Transmission. Once the tranny and engine have separated use a crowbar or something similar to keep prying them apart it should lower to the ground no problem.
If you have done an engine swap using something other than a stock Fiero engine and have relocated the engine in relation to its location side to side in the car , these axles may not be the correct length for your swap. Note: If you have a 3. Really appreciate your experience and what you'd do if doing again. Earlier versions of the 4T65-E transmission had an external gear position switch which was part of the neutral safety switch that bolted onto the transmission under where the gear shift cable arm hooks up, just like the 4T60-E had. Tranny fluid will pour out if not drained! The lining of the torque converter clutch was changed to accommodate for the constant slip strategy.
These are supposed to drop right in. You can download an Excel version of it from their site. More than enough to hold the cradle. There are several combinations of axle used in 6000 so it's easy to get the wrong ones. And there may be things there I didn't put here, that are important to you, but weren't to me. If a decision has to be made to replace the transmission, I highly recommend you consider a as your first choice.
Replacing a complete transaxle should only be done if a unit is verified to be the same as the unit it replaces, as in addition to the up to 12 variants of the final drive ratio, different applications and years can and will have incompatible electrical connectors. The 4T65-E included a larger 258 mm torque converter for some models and many other changes to improve reliability. The transmission is available with 12 different final gear ratios. Also, there is a wiring harness along the back of the tranny. So it's definitely something you want. I cut one of the mounting point brackets off that pipe The one closer to the left side of the car.
After the 1995 introduction of the electronically controlled 4-speed, the 3T40 was gradually phased out. Models that only had one torque converter clutch solenoid relied on an accumulator in the valve body to cushion converter clutch apply. A 2 nd type is almost the same as the first except the speed sensor item 1 has been replaced with an assembly that screws into a mechanical speedometer cable. You can test a solenoid using an ohm meter. Can a person buy the 5 plug male side harness side off the shelf at a parts store or does that need to come off a junkyard car? Or you'll never get this done. I know what the tranny came out of, a 1991 Olds 88 with the 3.
The more information you have, the better! This feature makes it very easy for a do-it-yourself mechanic to adjust the transmission shift points with minimum effect on the shift feel. I suggest not using it. Anything over that will start negatively affecting the life span of the transmission. You can loosen the dogbone a little so it pivots easier, but don't take it out. Reinstalling is pretty muck just doing everything in reverse. I have a spare 5 prong plug I can send you if you will take me a good picture of your transmission case half of the connector. Is the switch you added at 1 or 2? The 4T65 is built at in.
Designed for configurations, the series includes 4 forward gears. And also a lot of notes from the Fiero Forum: Which if you have a Fiero and you're not reading, you should be. All of this is covered on the sites mentioned at the top of this page, along with the drilling aspect. And the larger 258mm converters were used in all heavy duty and some standard duty applications. Did you use some sealer between the two gaskets or will it seal ok without? And don't tighten down the first bolt until all three have been put in. Note that all the standard disclaimers apply: I take no responsibility for anything that happens to you if you follow this, and this list may be incomplete, I expect you to look at it carefully and think long and hard. I live fairly close to the highway and 70 at 3300 rpm's are not very good.
Lockup occurred in both 3d and 4th gears at steady speeds and shifting seemed normal but occasionally while at a stop the engine would stumble or die as I released the brakes but before I touched the gas pedal. It was several months before it had happened enough times that I was able to figure out what the problem was. And every inch or two try to pry the engine and tranny apart. I'm attaching an article I found a while back that makes it seem pretty simple to wire in the stock harness changing the connection to a 5 pin to match the 4T60 and away you go. And every inch or two try to pry the engine and tranny apart.
At the port under the governor 55 psi is approximately 55 mph. And don't tighten down the first bolt until all three have been put in. The more information you have, the better! Make note of the three ground wires that are attached to the car here as well. Remember they can't be on the cradle, they have to be closer to the front. Was real easy to do. The lower two front and back are a real pain because the back one is reversed, and the front one has that water pipe. You are correct I better do it right before it goes into the car.
Some finesse a rubber mallet may be needed here. The original plug for the tcc on the th125 trans has a purple wire and a tan and black. You may want to pull the battery prior to this. All of this is covered on the sites mentioned at the top of this page, along with the drilling aspect. And use a good piece of wood, if this breaks you're in trouble Also keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't slide forward. Don't want anyone getting hurt! Starting in 2003 the internal electronics were changed, hardened 4th gear shaft, ratcheting sprags for input and third gear were added.