trans problems

[MTec007]

Hello all, I've recently run into some transmission problems, and I'm looking for a bit of advice. I was driving the car one snowy afternoon and the gears started making rubbing noises. I believe that the original problem may have been failing motor mounts, which I have bought and installed with the help of my b.i.l. The other problem I tried to solve with the motor mounts, was the lack of 4th gear. I started out fine, but then things got worse and some times the shifter would pop out of 4th gear going down the road. It didn't pop out too far because the gears were grinding and the shifter still felt like it was in gear. After that things got progressively worse, having to hold it in 4th, and now, no forth at all. It feels like it goes into 4th gear but as soon as you let the clutch out, it pops out and starts grinding. What I am thinking now is I might need to get a new transmission and I would simply enjoy having a 5 speed in this car, so my question is Can anyone suggest ones that will fit? I'm not looking to pay the prices shown on ebay, I can get a 4spd within 2 hour drive for $75 to $125 if i can't get a similar deal. Also, I am also hearing whining noise from the transmission, what kind of transmission fluid should I be using and is there an additive that I should mix in with the fluid?

thanks

[wybnrml]

Can anyone suggest ones that will fit?

Any five speed and four speed from a Festiva, will go into any Festiva.

[eurotiva]

Also run atf mercon V. Yup that's right automatic fluid in a 5 speed. That's what works. Hey do you know many people in Lafayette? Steve Lassiter?

[Pu241]

4th Gear synchros?

Not a transmission guy, other will have better info on this.
Did you check the fluid level by any chance.
A little searching will tell you a 5spd from a '90-'93 EFI Festiva is a direct drop in.
Transmission fluid should be Dexron/Mercon III.

[MTec007]

Also run atf mercon V. Yup that's right automatic fluid in a 5 speed. That's what works. Hey do you know many people in Lafayette? Steve Lassiter?

I've been told to use ATF just wasn't sure after i started hearing the whining after my cv shaft replacement. So V or III ? I don't know very many people here, sorry

4th Gear synchros?

Not a transmission guy, other will have better info on this.
Did you check the fluid level by any chance.
A little searching will tell you a 5spd from a '90-'93 EFI Festiva is a direct drop in.
Transmission fluid should be Dexron/Mercon III.

I dont know hardly anything about transmissions, so I'm not sure what synchro's are or anything like that but I did check the fluid, and it's A-OK.

[Pu241]

In a manual tranny either III or V will do.
DO NOT use V in a Auto tranny.

[bakerga1969]

the manual says 2.6 qts of mercon period

[bakerga1969]

buy a manual they help instead of asking dumb questions. haynes manuals work good they have a help section in the front for rookies. automatic is the same.

[eurotiva]

Both you new guys. Welcome to FF.com

Not that "ol" pu241

[MTec007]

Both you new guys. Welcome to FF.com

Not that "ol" pu241

thanks!



I havn't had a chance to get one (manual) yet, been too busy buying parts, it's on my shopping list over at rockauto though now that I actually need it

[bakerga1969]

they cost 15 bucks

[MTec007]

i know

[bakerga1969]

I can give you a list

[bakerga1969]

I can help you there are about 11 things it could be

[MTec007]

That could prove to be helpful