87 Cad Tranny
#1
87 Cad Tranny
I have a 1987 Cad Deville with the 4.1 front wheel drive. It is slipping in first gear when you first give it gas. After a short period it stops slipping and is fine through the rest of the gears. I removed the pan and replaced the filter. Their was very little crud in the pan. Is this transmission toast and ready for replacement or should I have an expert look at it. A rebuilt is a $1000 and looks like I can replace it myself.
#3
Milage not known, think you are correct that it's just worn out. Was hoping you would say the whatzamacallit is worn out and it can be replaced for about $2. Think it's about worn out. Thanks for the info
#4
I don't think there's many parts in a Cadillac that cost 2 bucks. LOL.
If you got 100k on this tranny (THM440T4), that's good. These are problematic.
If the car is in nice shape, get a Goodwrench (GM) reman tranny which will include the latest parts, updates and improvements and will be the best value.
If the car is so-so, pitch it. This car has a 4.1 liter HT4100 engine which is troublesome and not worth bus fare as it is prone to head gasket failure, cooling system woes and engine knocking (as a result of internal cooling leaks).
The RWD Cadillac Fleetwoods of this vintage were far superior in EVERY way to these front drive ones .
If you got 100k on this tranny (THM440T4), that's good. These are problematic.
If the car is in nice shape, get a Goodwrench (GM) reman tranny which will include the latest parts, updates and improvements and will be the best value.
If the car is so-so, pitch it. This car has a 4.1 liter HT4100 engine which is troublesome and not worth bus fare as it is prone to head gasket failure, cooling system woes and engine knocking (as a result of internal cooling leaks).
The RWD Cadillac Fleetwoods of this vintage were far superior in EVERY way to these front drive ones .