I have a couple friends who are going to remove my transmission and install a different one. They are wanting to drop the transmission with the sub frame on it. Is this a good idea? And how long do you think it would take?
it is the cover for the transmission filter
when you removed the battery cable from it you cleared the computer off and then it reset its self,so some of the problems your having with it could be related to the tcm unit on it for the transmission,and the codes you got for the 0-2 sensor may have been random,if they are problem codes though they will come back on it,and so may the problem with the the transmission doing what it was doing,you still need to have it checked out though,i don't think you problems are over with on it yet ,but they could be for a while,good luck.
I cannot imagine a worse transmission to replace in the field than your Intrepid. Challenging in a professional environment with lifts, engine supports and air tools, under the ol' shade tree, it would be a real pain. In the professional environment, I would expect in excess of 10 man-hours. In the field, with less than ideal tools and working conditions, that could exceed 20 man-hours. If they are qualified, I'd give 'em all the beer and pizza you've got, plus the money. By a different one I assume you mean used. I sure hope you get a good one, because all that work is down the drain if the salvage transmission has a problem. About the sub-frame removal, that is your only choice. When the car was built, the engine and transmission was mounted to the cradle or sub-frame and lifted into the body. I would have to ask myself, is the Intrepid worth the job?
