88 Town Car 302 / AOD. My transmission has developed a noise, at least I am almost sure it's coming from the transmission. Toward the end of the 1st gear, nearing the shift to second gear, and toward the end of second gear nearing the shift to 3rd, there is this hollow-sounding metallic rattling, and sometimes if you kinda stomp on the gas pedal a bit it goes away immediately. 1 - 2 - 3rd shifts are still pretty smooth - my 4th overdrive gear has been burnt out since I got the car, it just neutrals out once you hit overdrive speed if the selector is in OD. The fluid is brownish red and I think there may be a bit too much in there as well, because no matter how I read it, it's way up the stick, past the cross-hatched area. The TV cable is still attached at the throttle body and the tranny. I know the time for a new tranny is coming soon anyway, because I really want that 4th gear for quieter interstate travel, but I think this noise I am hearing is a sign of trouble soon to come. What do you all think? Thanks for reading!
On a side note, there is a guy locally who just pulled an AOD from a working 1988 Town Car that had engine problems, and he told me that when removed it shifted properly through all gears. I inspected the transmission, and the fluid is bright cherry red and looks gorgeous. He wants 200.00 for it, do you all think this is reasonable? I also have a mechanic friend that agreed to help me drop the pan and inspect it should I decide to buy it.
On a side note, there is a guy locally who just pulled an AOD from a working 1988 Town Car that had engine problems, and he told me that when removed it shifted properly through all gears. I inspected the transmission, and the fluid is bright cherry red and looks gorgeous. He wants 200.00 for it, do you all think this is reasonable? I also have a mechanic friend that agreed to help me drop the pan and inspect it should I decide to buy it.
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