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Black Kat

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Nov 28, 2011
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Paignton Devon
Hi I've got a Black 2.5 v6 Cougar Vx. I didn't pay a lot for it cause the abs pump had given up not a problem it still had not and tax. So I've been driving around in it and loving it. They are a great car , then the auto box started playing up till the other day when I lost 1st , 2nd and reverse.
Now I don't know what to do next. Wether to spend loads of money on it to replace the g/box and abs pump or break it or sell it as it is. Don't really want to break it cause it's a nice car with a mint interior and all the toys.
 
Welcome Black Kat. :)

If you're handy with the spanners and can source a proven working auto box it could be a relatively inexpensive fix.
The TC/ABS pump can also be expensive but a cheap one usually pops up on ebay every now and then.
With the engine and gearbox out you'll have perfect access for doing the TC/ABS pump too.
 
Welcome chap, Your just next door to me, that's a extra cougar member in the south Devon area.. As above, if you can find a gearbox it should be fairly easy to do the swap if you know your way round the spanners a little...
There have been a couple of auto box's on eBay recently at a fairly cheap price..
 
Hi Black Kat,

You sure that box is dying? Look at simple stuff first, always - especially since you probably don't know her history. Have you checked the fluid levels and linkage? Difficulty selecting a particular low gear would make me check that before replacing anything.
 
Mako said:
Hi Black Kat,

You sure that box is dying? Look at simple stuff first, always - especially since you probably don't know her history. Have you checked the fluid levels and linkage? Difficulty selecting a particular low gear would make me check that before replacing anything.
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It's an auto box, so doubtful it would be linkage's :oops: :)
 
add_issan said:
It's an auto box, so doubtful it would be linkage's :oops: :)
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I noticed that on a re-read but didn't bother to edit, (even though that's not likely to be the problem here) since it's not impossible for a linkage problem to prevent someone selecting reverse and low gears on an auto.
 
Hi guys thanx for the welcome and hints.
Add_issan judging by your location I think I might know you. Are you from Torquay?
If so I'm Simon (Bod) Dans mate
 
Black Kat said:
Hi guys thanx for the welcome and hints.
Add_issan judging by your location I think I might know you. Are you from Torquay?
If so I'm Simon (Bod) Dans mate
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Hello Si, small world, I never knew you had a cougar chap.. ? Hope your well matey.. if there is any thing i can help with then give me a shout mate, i will see what i can do..
I have not seen Dan for a few weeks mate, he has been surfing every day, and it's far too cold for me this time of year..
 
Hi Me and the family are well. How are you and the Missus hope your well. Been a while since we last met. I think it was Shanestock 2010
I've had the cougar a few months now it's a cracking car apart from these issues
 
Black Kat said:
Hi Me and the family are well. How are you and the Missus hope your well. Been a while since we last met. I think it was Shanestock 2010
I've had the cougar a few months now it's a cracking car apart from these issues
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To be honest chap, Cougars are becoming more rare, and it would be a shame to break it..
I have just looked on eBay and there is a auto gearbox on there for Ā£200 including free delivery.. I don't know if you want to go that route first, May be look to see exactly what would be causing your problem first. Check the fluid levels, I am sure the autobox has some kind of separate ECU?? May be someone can come along and confirm this? may be this could also be a cause chap??
We are fine thanks for asking.. Yes it was Shane stock i think, or it could have been Bobs wedding? i am getting old i can't remember much any more.. :LOL:
Don't you work in a garage chap?
 
Black Kat said:
Hi guys thanx for the welcome and hints.
Add_issan judging by your location I think I might know you. Are you from Torquay?
If so I'm Simon (Bod) Dans mate
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add_issan said:
To be honest chap, Cougars are becoming more rare, and it would be a shame to break it..
I have just looked on eBay and there is a auto gearbox on there for Ā£200 including free delivery.. I don't know if you want to go that route first, May be look to see exactly what would be causing your problem first. Check the fluid levels, I am sure the autobox has some kind of separate ECU?? May be someone can come along and confirm this? may be this could also be a cause chap??
We are fine thanks for asking.. Yes it was Shane stock i think, or it could have been Bobs wedding? i am getting old i can't remember much any more.. :LOL:
Don't you work in a garage chap?
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Yeah I still work in a garage I am going to scan g/box ecu when I can but the car is stuck at home at the mo.
I've got 2 cars I need to sell before I can do anything with it.
I will try and get hold of you Add so we can do our Devonshire minifixmeet lol
 
Black Kat said:
Yeah I still work in a garage I am going to scan g/box ecu when I can but the car is stuck at home at the mo.
I've got 2 cars I need to sell before I can do anything with it.
I will try and get hold of you Add so we can do our Devonshire minifixmeet lol��
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Will PM my number mate, If we can organise a venue we can do something like this there could be others interested in coming along too, it's a time for everyone to get bit's they need sorting on their cars..
:)
 
Hello and welcome aboard from a fellow Ebony owner. I'm only just up the road too in Exeter (well, Crediton, but near enough)
 
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