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Posted by cobra status (Member # 571) on :
 
I don't wanna take it off if i don't have to. I'll be taking it to Hayward Ford. Will they trip? I'm taking it in cause of a grind when i shift into 2nd and 3rd. The 3650 sucks and i've heard this is a common problem w/ these trannies. Help pleeez
 
Posted by cobra99 (Member # 2356) on :
 
hey i have had the same problem with my 99 cobra, when i had them look at it they said there was nothing wrong with it.. do you know if this is a common problem??
 
Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
Green Valley Ford here in Fairfield won't trip unless the aftermarket part that is installed on the vehicle is what has caused the malfunction on the manufactured or OEM part. So if they find that the Tri-Ax shifter did in fact fuck your tranny up, then they won't touch it period. It MIGHT be a good idea to take that shit off so they can't tell you, "Sorry sir, your aftermarket shifter is what has caused the problem and we will now void the warranty." Most likely that won't happen, but to be safe, I WOULD take it off
 
Posted by sn8k (Member # 2350) on :
 
Yeah - it's a typical problem (although they will say it's "normal")... the shift forks on the syncros will need replacing. They probably will say it's caused by the tri-ax. Take that shit off before you take it in or you're likly to get stuck with the bill. Getting any warntee work on an SVT is a pita.

Oh BTW - there should be a TSB or SSM out on this... good luck.
 
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
I agree. Take it off and make sure you don't round any bolt heads and use the same color RTV that Ford used. Why take chances ?
 
Posted by White02GT (Member # 611) on :
 
I have the same problems on you, and there have been a few threads going on and they list the TSB's on the 3650.

http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=49530

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=257961

I hope this helps.
 
Posted by cobra status (Member # 571) on :
 
Thanks for the help guys. I'll get my lazy ass up up and switch back to stock. Hope they don't trip on the color of the RTV. If i cant find the tube i used last time where can i get some the same color. Black i think?
 
Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
You MUST swap it back. You can get the RTV at Kragen or even Wal Mart and any other parts places.
 
Posted by 5.0#3 88'conv (Member # 1534) on :
 
Bring It to S&C ford San Francisco and I'll take care of the warranty Don't mess with it and you'll get a new trans.
[burnout]
 
Posted by Tyrant89 (Member # 1033) on :
 
OK, my friend has a 99 cobra and his tranny just started giving him similar probs. He took it to Ford (Salinas Valley) and they said the car was modified (Steeda Tri-Ax, & trunk-mount battery)and therefore voids his warranty. The car was purchased there, and has an "extended" warranty.

5.0#3, you have a way around this??

BTW, sorry for butting in on the original post, but this could help out a fellow 'stanger!

Thanks!!
 
Posted by PseudoCobra (Member # 1689) on :
 
take it off and take it in! Sounds like Ford needs to do a recall. [BS flag]
 
Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Tyrant89:
OK, my friend has a 99 cobra and his tranny just started giving him similar probs. He took it to Ford (Salinas Valley) and they said the car was modified (Steeda Tri-Ax, & trunk-mount battery)and therefore voids his warranty. The car was purchased there, and has an "extended" warranty.

5.0#3, you have a way around this??

BTW, sorry for butting in on the original post, but this could help out a fellow 'stanger!

Thanks!!

 




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