1993 Mustang 2.3L Conv. Some problems or is it normal?

MiroBG · 02-10-2009

Hi there guys, well mine mustang when it shift gears I feel a little kick when it shifts 1st to 2nd gear, 2nd to 3rd its gets softer and softer. However when It goes to second gear and i let off the gas i hear a knock in the back and that happens everytime. Any ideas?

pootitang · 02-10-2009

MiroBG,
Sounds as though the universal joint could be worn.... lift the rear end of the 'tang and get the tires off the ground (NOW is a good time for jack stands) and grab hold of the drive shaft try to rotate it. You're looking for excessive movement of the joints front(tranny)and rear(hoghead). While you're at it try to move the tail shaft of the tranny and turn the rear wheels by hand listening and feeling for play in the differential.
This should give you a starting point and if I have missed anything PLEASE somebody correct me or add to this.

b_chandler · 02-11-2009

I'd check the trans mount. It could be broken.

Amscray88kr · 02-12-2009

mines the same way i just assumed its old but i guess thats just another thing to add to the to do list.

*scribbles*

mustang1992 · 02-18-2009

hey guys,have a 1992 mustang 2.3 and my question is im going to be changing my injectors and have to take off the intake...does that call for tourqe tightning or just tighten it normally for no leaks??thankx

n8ve_stang · 03-10-2009

I took off my intake once. Because i had a huge hole in the lower intake and i just tightened them a lil over snug. and havent had any problems yet.... Except for a slipping clutch that im getting done this weekend...

IXXBC · 03-11-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by n8ve_stang

I took off my intake once. Because i had a huge hole in the lower intake and i just tightened them a lil over snug. and havent had any problems yet.... Except for a slipping clutch that im getting done this weekend...

Yuck...don't mention the word clutch!

n8ve_stang · 03-11-2009

HAHA why IXXBC bad experience.??? man my car will barely even go. @ 2nd i think i go like 20 mph. if i floor it. All i hear is RAAARRRRGGHHH then itll bearly catch. Its kinda embarassing.HAHA but whatever.

IXXBC · 03-11-2009

Sounds like your clutch is slipping!

I can't explain the knock.

I have to rip my own transmission apart this weekend.

n8ve_stang · 03-12-2009

what are you doing to your tranny.?????

IXXBC · 03-12-2009

New flywheel, the son of a ***** won't start.

And, the infamous replacing of the clutch.

n8ve_stang · 03-12-2009

Suks. I wanna rebuild the whole transmission. but i dont know how to........Theres a guy here, that will do it for like 400. But first i wanna know how to change gears on a rear end