91 240SX Auto transmission quit

[SemperWrenchin240SX]

I have a 91 240SX with KA24DE and auto transmission with OD. I purchased the car a couple months ago with 208K miles on her and replaced many needed items, plugs, wires, distrib cap, engine oil & filter, transmission fluid and filter, fuel pump and filter, and the rear and side window urethane seals...list goes on and on. Its my "project car" but sadly it is becoming a freakin money pit. But I would like to keep the car. They are fun little cars. Eventually I would like to get it to a point where I can get it to street worthy conditions, engine overhaul, transmission swap, turbo, etc. But that is not in my plans now.

I have had no problems with the transmission before until now. I was driving to work and hit a bad spot in the road while turning at an intersection. It was like driving over a rumble strip. But as soon as I got through the turn the transmission went out. I pulled over, put it in park. I looked underneath and didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. No fluid leaks, all the u-joints are good, and the transmission fluid is at proper level.

I got my car towed home and put it on jack stands and drained the fluid. It was a light brownish-red color. I did remove the pan and noticed a good amount of build up covering the magnet. I would say an incredible amount since I just replaced the fluid and filter two months ago. I removed the front inspection cover to do a visual of the torque converter...it is tight on the flywheel and tight to the crank. I also checked the linkage and it moves freely even in the valve body.

After replacing with new fluid, filter and gasket, I still have no transmission. From reverse to low 1, I have nothing. I also noticed that there was not even any RPM lag or lowering when I shifted from park to reverse or drive, 2 or 1.

Has anyone encountered this problem? Any solutions would be great.

With 208k on it I am sure that it could use a complete tear down and rebuild which I can do, but right now I cannot do it due to time constraints. By the way, do any of you know of a good place to order a rebuild kit??

Thank you all for your assistance!!

Kenny

[biggie]

Took the transmission off yet? All bolts to the AT engine plate ok?

A used AT shouldn't be hard to find if it is bad, I gave mine away for free not long ago.

[SemperWrenchin240SX]

Ha Ha oh no I cant pull the transmission yet. I was towed in the middle of my driveway and luckily being the 240 is light enough I was able to push it to the side of the driveway. Fortunately my wife is good with me rebuilding the transmission. But to answer your question, the TC looked good. The plate has oil caked on it. The previous owners sucked at taking care of this car. Should punch the lady that owned it. She abused it worse than a 16 yr old who just got his license...no offense to teenagers...just reflecting back when I got my first vehicle. I need to pull the oil pan eventually and change the pan gasket to clean the rest of this mess up.

I did find a post about flashing codes...same as everyone elses problems...Shift Solenoid A & B flash longer. More problems and more problems and more problems...sounding like Epic Meal Time! Ha Ha

I am searching Craigslist for a transmission. Right now I can drop the cash or time into a 5 sp...sucks but thats life. Thanks for the inquiry biggie! BTW where is Clemmons? Im in Jacksonville.

[biggie]

Clemmons is outskirts of Winston Salem.

Check CL and maybe even http://car-part.com for used AT. Though CL and forum classifieds will be cheapers (maybe even free).

[SemperWrenchin240SX]

Hey man just wanted to let you know after pulling the engine and transmission, it was the torque converter that sh*t the bed! Ordered a new one from AutoZone and now I am back up and running! Thanks for the help!