bolton454

Hello again. I acquired a used transmission and am about to install it with the torque converter attached. Can you advise me on how to attach torque convert bolts to flywheel? The only way I got them out was by removing a triangle mount bracket on the driver side to access the bolts right by the oil pan. I had to rotate the shield plate out of the way to reach them and I am not sure if there is a better way. The starter hole does not seem reachable. Thank you in advance for your assistance. KM

Well listeners, It took me many many hours but i got the transmission out. The clicking noise behind glove box related to the power windows; as if the window rolled up but the control continued to try to roll it closed. The torque converter is still on the flywheel. I had a Chilton's, I forgot the laptop with the "AT" file on it at my home, and it described a 4 cylinder tranny removal and it is different from the 6 cyl. (Learning curve and the Chilton's did not specify). Looks like I have to get the starter out to get the torque converter off. Will deal with that after I get another transmission. I don't think I have the skill level to rebuild this one especially since it may have zipped some gear(s). Have to say it is very much like the '71 El Camino I had.....not. Tranny drop is less than 4 hours for sure.....lol Kenny

Yes, SpecialWarr, it was as if it had gone into neutral when it "popped". (All the bulbs are good.....lol) I towed it home yesterday and checked the tranny fluid before I started the engine. It was 2 to 2-1/2 inches above "full" and after I started the engine, the fluid level was not on the dip stick at all; tested in 45 degree weather, cold start. There is no longer a zipping/ grinding sound with the engine running. However, there is a relay clicking near the glove box area every 12-15 seconds while the engine runs. We towed it 6 miles in neutral with engine running so I would have good brakes. That is all I have so far. Thank you for your input. Kenny

Thank you both for your input. I plan to tow it home soon and I will diagnose with a manual in hand. I will keep you posted with my progress.

Greetings all, My 1994 Pathfinder V6 XE has a drive train problem. While driving about 60 mph the drive train made a one-time pop sound, like the transfer case came out of gear, and then made a zipping sound which increased with rpm like a light gear grind. It is a an automatic with 280,000 plus miles on it. I shifted the transfer case in all selections but made no difference. I shifted the transmission in all gears but Pathy remains motionless and the zipping sound is unchanged and getting fainter. I have had issue with the transmission not going into 3rd from overdrive if I pass or de-select overdrive. However, it shifted normally otherwise. I will begin to tear it apart soon but I am wondering if you all think it is the transfer case or the transmission that failed. Thank you in advance. Kenny M