So lost really need help!

Crispy5.0 · June 16th, 2011, 01:19 AM

i have an 87 gt 5.0 auto. i know what youre saying, "why and auto" well i just got this about 2 days ago and its the first auto ive had of 5. the guy i got it off of said that only 1st 2nd and reverse work. so i had it towed to my house and what not. now before i get a whole new trans, i want to know what everyone thinks. im really stuck on this and have very little cash to fix things right now. its going to be my daily driver. i dont want to sell it because it is in very nice shape and runs great. its all stock btw. thank you!

DigitalDC89 · June 16th, 2011, 01:27 AM

i would take it for a little drive and see whats wrong. maybe itll make some noises or something to help give you a clue as to whats wrong with the trans and/or valve body. it could just need an adjustment or something. unless the PO smoothed off some gears, i would assume its an electrical or valve body issue before mechanical, IMO...

Crispy5.0 · June 16th, 2011, 01:41 AM

well before i get blasted for being a noob lol what should i listen for and feel for? like i said this is the first auto 5.0 ive had

recore · June 16th, 2011, 02:16 AM

Check the fluid to make sure there's enough, and that it's reddish not brown. Also make sure it doesn't smell burnt. More importantly check the throttle valve cable, it's also called a tv cable. The bushing that holds the tv cable to the throttle body is known to break, it can also be out of adjustment. Check out clickclickracing.com they have a lot of info on it.

Crispy5.0 · June 16th, 2011, 02:32 AM

thank you very much i will try to look into it and see what i can do. and pointers on making this stock 5.0 loud without changing much?

PsyAbe · June 16th, 2011, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by Crispy5.0

thank you very much i will try to look into it and see what i can do. and pointers on making this stock 5.0 loud without changing much?

You can keep your stock exhaust setup except instead of the stock mufflers weld in a pair of Flowmaster 40s

PsyAbe · June 16th, 2011, 06:11 AM

removing cats and welding in a pipe extensions in their place would definitely up her a few decibels as well

Stdyhand · June 16th, 2011, 07:06 AM

check the tranny fluid. Does it look dark like its burnt? If not, I'd simply change the transmission filter and fluid to see if that fixes the problems with the transmission.

I had an auto tranny go out before that had similar symptoms. Its worth checking before paying for a new tranny.

FastStang91Lx · June 16th, 2011, 08:07 AM

You buy a car without having money to fix it??? Anyway, more than likely you have the clutches for third (Third gear in drive) and the band for overdrive (4th gear) are smoked.

Crispy5.0 · June 16th, 2011, 09:27 AM

yes i do that alot i got a killer deal on my pony so i took it. trans fluid is not burnt i let it run for about 2 mins then checked it. everything seems fine. but the gears

NT_Hardcore · June 16th, 2011, 10:11 AM

im confussed, why did u buy a broken car for your daily if you have no money to fix it?

Crispy5.0 · June 16th, 2011, 10:30 AM

well it was working fine when i got it and the other day it just started having the prob.

DigitalDC89 · June 16th, 2011, 11:52 AM

the guy i got it off of said that only 1st 2nd and reverse work.

now im confused. your first post leads us to believe you knew of the problem, but now you say you were NOT aware?

FastStang91Lx · June 16th, 2011, 12:50 PM

Someone's trying not to look stupid.........

NT_Hardcore · June 16th, 2011, 01:00 PM

^^^^^^ this. if ur gonna lie, at least be good at it, jesus-

91cobra5.0 · June 16th, 2011, 07:33 PM

the best thing you can really do at this point is either get another trans from a junk yard or local forum, i dont know how the mustang scene is in ohio but an aod trans can be had around here for cheap on the local forums, or you can try and simply change the fluid and the filter and hope that works but odds are u might just be wasting money

Crispy5.0 · June 16th, 2011, 09:34 PM

i came here for help thats all not to be made into a fool. sorry if i got things mixed up im Human. Christ. i got the car when everything was fine, then this crap happened. i was only asking for help and the ones that helped thank you very much. im going to just to a used aod swap for now then perhaps a few months do the t-5 swap 5speed. so again thank you

PONYMAN · June 17th, 2011, 12:51 PM

could need a rebuild or just your clutches are bad .
I would take it to a good tranny shop & see what they say.
Good luck on getting that baby running good.

Crispy5.0 · June 17th, 2011, 11:25 PM

thanks man i get my tranny swapped out tomorrow so it will be running in a few days

PONYMAN · June 20th, 2011, 09:31 AM

cool .

June 16th, 2011, 01:19 AM	#1
Crispy5.0 Newbie 1987 gt 5.0 ?? Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	So lost really need help! i have an 87 gt 5.0 auto. i know what youre saying, "why and auto" well i just got this about 2 days ago and its the first auto ive had of 5. the guy i got it off of said that only 1st 2nd and reverse work. so i had it towed to my house and what not. now before i get a whole new trans, i want to know what everyone thinks. im really stuck on this and have very little cash to fix things right now. its going to be my daily driver. i dont want to sell it because it is in very nice shape and runs great. its all stock btw. thank you!

June 16th, 2011, 01:27 AM	#2
DigitalDC89 Regular '88 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 463 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would take it for a little drive and see whats wrong. maybe itll make some noises or something to help give you a clue as to whats wrong with the trans and/or valve body. it could just need an adjustment or something. unless the PO smoothed off some gears, i would assume its an electrical or valve body issue before mechanical, IMO... __________________ '02 Mustang GTm Convertible - N/A Cammed Daily '88 Mustang GTm - 1/4 Mile Build - 750rwhp Project '97 Saturn SL2m - Ex-Nitrous Build - Back-Up Daily

June 16th, 2011, 02:16 AM	#4
recore Regular 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 249 iTrader: 0 reviews	Check the fluid to make sure there's enough, and that it's reddish not brown. Also make sure it doesn't smell burnt. More importantly check the throttle valve cable, it's also called a tv cable. The bushing that holds the tv cable to the throttle body is known to break, it can also be out of adjustment. Check out clickclickracing.com they have a lot of info on it. __________________ Trying to be sensitive to the sensitivities of the sensitive regulars.

June 16th, 2011, 08:07 AM	#9
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	You buy a car without having money to fix it??? Anyway, more than likely you have the clutches for third (Third gear in drive) and the band for overdrive (4th gear) are smoked. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

June 16th, 2011, 10:11 AM	#11
NT_Hardcore Enthusiast 1988 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 535 iTrader: 0 reviews	im confussed, why did u buy a broken car for your daily if you have no money to fix it? __________________ No more stang crew "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

June 16th, 2011, 01:41 AM	#3
Crispy5.0 Newbie 1987 gt 5.0 ?? Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	well before i get blasted for being a noob lol what should i listen for and feel for? like i said this is the first auto 5.0 ive had

June 16th, 2011, 02:32 AM	#5
Crispy5.0 Newbie 1987 gt 5.0 ?? Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	thank you very much i will try to look into it and see what i can do. and pointers on making this stock 5.0 loud without changing much?

June 16th, 2011, 06:11 AM	#7
PsyAbe Regular '92 LX Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kuwait Posts: 409 iTrader: 0 reviews	removing cats and welding in a pipe extensions in their place would definitely up her a few decibels as well

June 16th, 2011, 07:06 AM	#8
Stdyhand Regular 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 213 iTrader: 0 reviews	check the tranny fluid. Does it look dark like its burnt? If not, I'd simply change the transmission filter and fluid to see if that fixes the problems with the transmission. I had an auto tranny go out before that had similar symptoms. Its worth checking before paying for a new tranny.

June 16th, 2011, 09:27 AM	#10
Crispy5.0 Newbie 1987 gt 5.0 ?? Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes i do that alot i got a killer deal on my pony so i took it. trans fluid is not burnt i let it run for about 2 mins then checked it. everything seems fine. but the gears

June 16th, 2011, 10:30 AM	#12
Crispy5.0 Newbie 1987 gt 5.0 ?? Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	well it was working fine when i got it and the other day it just started having the prob.

June 16th, 2011, 12:50 PM	#14
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Someone's trying not to look stupid......... __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

June 16th, 2011, 01:00 PM	#15
NT_Hardcore Enthusiast 1988 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 535 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^^^^^ this. if ur gonna lie, at least be good at it, jesus- __________________ No more stang crew "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

June 16th, 2011, 07:33 PM	#16
91cobra5.0 Hardcore Enthusiast 98 Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,057 iTrader: 0 reviews	the best thing you can really do at this point is either get another trans from a junk yard or local forum, i dont know how the mustang scene is in ohio but an aod trans can be had around here for cheap on the local forums, or you can try and simply change the fluid and the filter and hope that works but odds are u might just be wasting money

June 16th, 2011, 09:34 PM	#17
Crispy5.0 Newbie 1987 gt 5.0 ?? Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	i came here for help thats all not to be made into a fool. sorry if i got things mixed up im Human. Christ. i got the car when everything was fine, then this crap happened. i was only asking for help and the ones that helped thank you very much. im going to just to a used aod swap for now then perhaps a few months do the t-5 swap 5speed. so again thank you

June 20th, 2011, 09:31 AM	#20
PONYMAN Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston \ Flatonia Texas Posts: 215 iTrader: 0 reviews	cool . __________________ Have you driven a Ford lately ?

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June 17th, 2011, 12:51 PM	#18
PONYMAN Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston \ Flatonia Texas Posts: 215 iTrader: 0 reviews	could need a rebuild or just your clutches are bad . I would take it to a good tranny shop & see what they say. Good luck on getting that baby running good. __________________ Have you driven a Ford lately ?

June 17th, 2011, 11:25 PM	#19
Crispy5.0 Newbie 1987 gt 5.0 ?? Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks man i get my tranny swapped out tomorrow so it will be running in a few days

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