LOOKING TO PUT A New 4speed auto into an EA

xrtonv · 21-12-2007, 12:21 AM

G'day guys have recently acquired a transmission from another meber of the forum(Gary) not sure of ur screen name mate sorry. but yer the time will be coming to put it in and i would not have the slightest idea of how to do it. So an idea is to put on a bbq day/ install day. This would be out Melbourne Airport way/ Sunbury. would anyone be interesded in this?? or would someone be interested in making a few dollars to help install it with me??
let me know suggestions are all welcomed.
Car in subject is a EA falcon 4 speed auto and it is having another auto put in it. the auto going in is form another EA (fairmont) and am told is working perfectly. So a straight sway im told..
Dimi

DEVL-XR · 21-12-2007, 02:47 PM

c'mon guys, lets get a few of us around to help a fellow member!

xrtonv · 21-12-2007, 02:52 PM

What would be needed for the conversion as in parts and tools. i have the Auto transmission and will buy the oil for it anything else needed as in parts? and secondly what tools would be required?
dimi
thanks branden

BRADMAN · 21-12-2007, 02:54 PM

whats needed

Trans Oil
Trans Service Kit (optional but i would do it)
Plenty of rags
Jack or Jacks
Car Stand (as in to get height under car like ramps or something)
Sockets
Extension Bars
Breaker bar for the tight bell housing bolts
Spanners

umm that about does it i think
brad

xrtonv · 21-12-2007, 03:02 PM

thanks alot for that. is there any gasket between the engin block and transmission? if so would i need to purcahase one of these?
dimi

BRADMAN · 21-12-2007, 03:13 PM

umm not from memory. so you should be all good.
in the service kit you get a new trans sump gaskit.
so you should be all good

service kits can be purchased at any major auto shop.
just tell em its a ford and what model trans you have (ea or ea-el or etc)

brad

xrtonv · 21-12-2007, 03:21 PM

ohhh ok sweet now just gota look at getting some people together to do it. looking at the 5th of january atm.
dimi

Rob · 21-12-2007, 03:33 PM

I'd be up for a BBQ/repair day, just give me a bit of notice.

Oh, and I require stippers and booze on arrival

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DEVL-XR · 21-12-2007, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLC

I'd be up for a BBQ/repair day, just give me a bit of notice.

Oh, and I require stippers and booze on arrival

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Agreed!! Bring in the strippers so we can be entertained when we get bored working our asses off!!!

5th should be sweet dimi, so far i should be able to make it. I've got a socket set up to 23mm and spanners up to 19mm, I can also bring a jack if need be.

Dezza · 21-12-2007, 06:01 PM

I should be able to help with that. Unless anything major comes up, I should be there

xrtonv · 22-12-2007, 01:55 AM

thanks guys for all the positive feedback and sounds like a good plan at this point. i have numerous number of jacks ( the normal car ones) and a set of ramps and 2 car stands. as far as tools go i have some but not as sure where they are
dimi
thanks to all who have help thus far

PaulMac · 25-12-2007, 12:16 AM

Dimi,
While you've got the box out it would be wise to put in a new rear main crank seal, if it hasn't recently been done. Old seals have a habit of starting to leak after a gearbox change, then it's pull the box all over again. Peace of mind only costs a few dollars extra.
Merry Xmas, hope all goes well.
Paul

xrtonv · 25-12-2007, 11:54 PM

thanks mate i duno wat that is exacterly but will look into it
same to u man merry xmas
dimi

Dezza · 26-12-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DiMisEA3.9MP

thanks mate i duno wat that is exacterly but will look into it
same to u man merry xmas
dimi

You will find it's basically a metal ring. Just ask for a rear main seal for an EA and you should be fine.

xrtonv · 27-12-2007, 01:46 AM

thansk alot guys looks like this little plan might be on hold for a lil while as some other things have come up.
sorryu all
dimi