96 Intrepid transmission

XBAG

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1996 ALL OTHER MAKES ALL OTHER MODELS

Have you ever heard of a transmission locking up the front wheels while going down the road? If so what could be a possible cause? Took it to a tranny shop and they say it's the transmission, and wanted $1300 or so to fix. I can get a salvage tranny for $500 and replace it myself, but that is a lot of work if the tranny is not the problem! Help please!

Friday, January 13th, 2006 AT 12:13 AM

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BTKHUME

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It could be your trasmission if a shop told you that it is more likely to be that but it could even be front bearings or your cv axle

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Monday, January 16th, 2006 AT 7:09 PM

PALOMA PAUL

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Check the front axles. Pop them out of the tranny with a pry bar, while the wheels are raised off the ground see if the wheels turn. If they turn it's the tranny. If one or both don't you have a bad front axle.
As for replacing a front wheel drive tranny, you do realize the engine and transmission come out as one unit then you seperate them. If it is your tranny leave it to the pros. A salvage yard tranny will have no warranty and will require alot of time and frustration on your part.$1300 is about right for a tranny job. Make sure the warranty is in writing.

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Monday, January 16th, 2006 AT 8:37 PM