Weird noise while accelerating softly, goes away around 2nd gear or 15mph Options

[theroseoncloud9]

Hard to describe the sound. Its not squealing belts. It's noticeable with windows up. Almost like a whine but gentle. And it goes away after it reaches higher speed. Any idea what it might be. I have a 1994 GT automatic with 167k.

[theroseoncloud9]

What would be the best solution to fix it? it didn't do it this morning at all. Im wondering if it's worth taking it in to the shop.

[Xander_X]

What would be the best solution to fix it? it didn't do it this morning at all. Im wondering if it's worth taking it in to the shop.

1. Flush and fill with Syncromesh - drive it until it gives out (which could take any amount of time from days to years)
2. Find a used transmission and swap - you run the risk of not knowing how long it will last though
3. Full rebuild
4. Replace just that planetary gearset - I don't recommend this option as your spending so much money, you might as well do a full rebuild
5. Sell it and buy a lower mileage 6gc

If you have enough mechanical knowledge or have someone that does and will charge you little to nothing for labor, I would go with swapping it for a used transmission. In this case, I would probably also just do the flush, fill and drive until it becomes necessary to replace it. In the mean time try finding a low mileage transmission.

If you have some money to spend, you can probably find a beat auto trans for basically free or very little money. Grab it and have it rebuilt, then swap it.

Most of your options are pretty much common sense. It comes down to your available funds, how much your car is worth to you and how much of your funds you're willing to part with for it.

This post has been edited by Xander_X: Nov 20, 2012 - 2:47 PM