Alright, so it is for sure, I need a rebuild or a new tranny. Does anyone have any pictures, tips, or anything on doing this? I have bought the Hanes manual, so I will go from there. Anything you guys might know would be very helpful. THanks

On rebuilding your own tranny? No. Don't do that.

lots of small parts that can be lost easy

Thanks for the tips. No, I will not be rebuilding it myself. The shop will do it for me for 700 if I bring them the tranny. I think that sounds like a pretty fair price. We have done quite a few large projects, only a couple this big, but this one will be a learning experience. I have never taken apart an auto. I have seen many of the manuals, but an auto will be interesting. Thanks again.

its not too difficult to remove trans with a hoist, but if you dont have a hoist i wouldnt try it.I just did my trans on a 93 lots of parts in these, needless to say gotta go back in.Have built lots of ford trans but these are more difficult. so good luck, if need any more help pm me

Tranny'* in these cars are a breeze to remove if you got the right tools, the hayes manual, and some beer. When I did the trans in my Bonne, me and a friend had the tranny out and on the ground in under 4 hours. And the new one in and everything all buttoned up and driving in 5. Like JR already said....There'* one opposing bolt on the back side of the motor that is a ROYAL PITA, and don't think that you can start it by hand to get it started then tighten it. Actually, you need about 3-4 feet of extensions, and a uni-socket, get it goin, and we got it in with an air ratchet. So yes, you could use air tools. Like I said, it isn't as bad as you would think. First time I've ever done FWD and with out a hoist...It went off with out a hitch...I can't complain. I almost think it'* easier than RWD. But that'* my 2 cents.

3 guys i've talked to here don't want to rebuild them, they say they don't hold up after a rebuild. I got one from a junkyard, $550 with 80,000 miles out of a supercharged car. I'm putting it in sunday; will post back with results.

That'* a pretty good buy......Good luck and I hope it goes as well as mine did.