Hello...
I picked up an 87 2wd automatic in NC a bit ago knowing it would need some work. However, in the past week it's taken a turn for the worse. pretty much needs a front brake rebuild (nice local guy, friend of a friend so he's on the up and up, will do this for $700) and this is likely something I could handle myself anyhow. bigger problem is the transmission seems to be going out. In the last week, it's had a harder and harder time shifting from 1st to 2nd to 3rd (fine once it's in 3rd, and this is still the case). And, when in drive, but stopped, it jumps every 10 to 20 seconds, just rearing to go!, but I know this isn't a good sign. Same guy recommends a rebuild, which he won't do for some reason. Anyhow, since I paid $1200 for this van, I can't really imagine sinking $2000 into it, and I'm really too much of an amateur mechanic to do this entire job myself. Any advice on what might be possible short of a rebuild on the tranny?
thanks!
bryan