Need Transmission Advice- 91 5pd festiva

[cuppycake623]

So my fourth gear went...I knew it had something to do with not topping up the transmission fluid. I added the fluid and 1,2,3,5 gears worked, but still had the metal grinding sound, which diminished when the cluth was engaged. I have a feeling that the problem is I went to long without adding gear oil, and the teeth on the bearings are worn out. I went on ebay and found some transmission bearings (http://cgi.ebay.ca/1988-93-Ford-Fest...item5636ad7abb) and was wondering if this would be an appropriate route to take? Or, is the tranny beyond salvagable and I should cut my losses and install a new 5 spd tranny???? Help, please!

[Team Lightning]

Depends on your budget and mechanical expertise If I were replacing the trans I definitely would go to the 5 speed. You should get better gas mileage. Plus there is the chance that there is more damage than just bearings alone would repair. Possible damaged gears would make the replacement a no brainer for me, cost wise.
( I did replace the trans in my 1990 in August along with the motor)
Also might be a good excuse to do a B6/8 swap if you want.
Just my 2 cents worth
Jerry

[marinepolice03]

cuppycake where are you from if you can update your location. here is ho to do it
Go to User CP (top of the Page in the blue bar)
Control Panel(left side of screen)
Edit Profile-scroll to bottom of page to location.

[JPT]

Replace the transmission.