broncofocused
11-01-2007, 06:39 PM
So my front pump seal blew out about 6 weeks ago, :banghead at least that's the general consensus from my mechanic friends as I haven't pulled the trans yet, but all the fluid dumped out the bellhousing. Regardless, I have the "working" E4OD from my parts truck out and I'm debating on exactly what to do. The previous owner claimed the trans was rebuilt at one point and drove fine, but because the rearend was blown out and it was only driveable as Front wheel drive, I never experienced it shifting from gear to gear. Definitely moves forward and back at 5 mph like a champ though! One of my mechanic friends can hook me up with a reputable local trans shop that would rebuild either of my trans for less than $1000 with no warranty.
I'm thinking about slapping the parts truck trans in and praying, but I'm curious if there are any easy things to look at on it or any obvious things to replace (front pump seal, etc) that could be done relatively cheaply/easily (less than $200) before slapping it in that might give me some piece of mind. If I do this, I'm thinking I'd save up and have the original trans rebuilt for the budget, non warranty price in the next few months.
I'm also thinking about upgrades, like the Navigator Torque Converter, but I haven't read about anyone on here actually running one in a Bronco. I've read some info from the Lightning guys (thanks Derrick36) and it looks like a good upgrade at a reasonable cost. Also thinking about the Factory Tech Valve Body that Derrick36 did, but that would come later, one piece at a time.
All opinions are appreciated. Need to get my FSB operational before the snow flies! :chili:
I'm thinking about slapping the parts truck trans in and praying, but I'm curious if there are any easy things to look at on it or any obvious things to replace (front pump seal, etc) that could be done relatively cheaply/easily (less than $200) before slapping it in that might give me some piece of mind. If I do this, I'm thinking I'd save up and have the original trans rebuilt for the budget, non warranty price in the next few months.
I'm also thinking about upgrades, like the Navigator Torque Converter, but I haven't read about anyone on here actually running one in a Bronco. I've read some info from the Lightning guys (thanks Derrick36) and it looks like a good upgrade at a reasonable cost. Also thinking about the Factory Tech Valve Body that Derrick36 did, but that would come later, one piece at a time.
All opinions are appreciated. Need to get my FSB operational before the snow flies! :chili: