Front End Noise after Trans. Replaced

Can't answer your question because I haven't had it replaced (yet).

Wondering what the symptoms of "failing" were and what your mileage was at time of replacement.

Thanks

Hi Oldtimer, I first noticed a problem at about 130,000 kilometres (~70,000 miles). The symptoms were a slight shuddering when applying light gas pedal pressure at 50KPH (~30MPH). I would guess the transmission was shifting between 2nd and 3rd or possibly between 3rd and 4th, although I suspect the former because I don't think it would shift to 4th at such a low speed. The extended warranty was up in June 07 so I wasn't going to take any chances. The dealership was very helpful and only asked that I try a transmission fluid change (which they did free of charge), before replacing the transmission. When I told them the symptoms remained unchanged they didn't even take the car for a test drive - just asked me when I wanted to bring the car in for the work. The work was done in one day - I dropped the car off in the morning and picked it up the same afternoon with a brand new transmission installed and tested. BTW, it has performed flawlessly since. Good luck with yours and, if it does fail, I hope you're treated as well as I was. gp

gp wrote in news:eur79h$2hq$ snipped-for-privacy@aioe.org:

You're going to have to be a bit more specific about the "rattles".

Such as...

1) exact instances when they occur, 2) location as best you can place it, 3) exact nature of the sound, 4) car speeds it occurs at, 5) happens warm or cold, 6) going over bumps, smooth road, 7) only when turning (which direction), only when going straight, 8) etc, etc, etc.

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Thanks for your reply. The noise happens when travelling on rough roads/potholed pavement. The rattles are coming from the front end. Speed does not matter. Temperature does not matter. Going straight or turning does not matter. The noises are the type you hear when travelling on rough roads with worn ball joints. The car (front end) clunks into potholes and rattles over rough roads. Thanks for any help/info you can give.

gp

gp wrote in news:euuq3t$mk4$ snipped-for-privacy@aioe.org:

Check the stabilizer bar links. Bet you've either got one that's broken (if bushing type) or the upper ball is worn out (if balljoint type).