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Burkie
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Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:02 pm 
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Hi all,
I am new to this. I have a problem with my transmission in my falcon I was wondering if anyone could help me please?
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:24 am 
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What problem is it having mate? we need more information then we can help you.

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Burkie
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:52 am 
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Well a week ago I left my mate and I had no gears I got a block away then had no gears at all and I don't know y
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:02 am 
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But when I turned My car off then started it again I had gears but not for long
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:16 am 
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First thing to do is check the fluid level

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Burkie
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:20 am 
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I have done that and it was ok I had the RAC out and even th said it was a tricky one
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Is the fluid brown/burned? Check all the wiring also.

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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:28 am 
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The fluid looks new in it it's little brown but clear it's not dark. And I'll have a look at the wiring what do u think it could be just a loose wire?
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In all honesty mate I'd suspect more than just a loose wire, dirty/corroded contacts on the BIG plug that goes into the side of the transmission, or buggered wiring INSIDE the transmission. it could also be a badly plugged filter, so you could try a transmission service, but it wouldnt supprise me if it was something more major that requires removal of the transmission.

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Burkie
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:39 am 
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Ok so if the transmission is completely stuffed how hard is it to do an auto to manual conversion?
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arent the real sprints ED and manual only?

 

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Ok so if the transmission is completely stuffed how hard is it to do an auto to manual conversion?


It is not hard to actually do a conversion.

The real hard part is locating the correct V8 T5 gearbox, as six cylinder ones are not a bolt in option. They rarely come up for sale 2nd hand, and when they do, they usually go for big dollars.

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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 12:05 am 
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Benj did u do the conversion yourself?
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Benj did u do the conversion yourself?


For a six cylinder, yes, at home in the garage with some assistance from great mates.

Not that much different between the two in the actual steps needed to be taken.

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Burkie
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:48 pm 
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Do I have to use an xr8 transmission???
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