1995 Mazda Protege - What could be the problem ?

1995 MAZDA PROTEGE
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APATIL76
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1995 Mazda Protege - 97K done. Whizzing sound from the drivers side of the engine, when this sound increases the Automatic transmission does not respond and the car stalls, does'nt move no matter what gear you put it in. Switch off engine for 5-10 mins and re-start it, runs fine for another mile or two.

Is there anything wrong with the 'Torque Converter' ? The whizzing sound is like something is rubbing against and its coming from the drivers side of the engine. The mechanic said that the transmission is not good and this causes the sound from the engine and it has to be replaced for big bucks.

Any information is greatly appreciated.
Jan 11, 2007 at 8:55 AM
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COSMO
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Ummmm.....sounds like a transmission probelm.

TRy checking the transmission fluid (its near the intake tube).....if it smells terrible and brownish, he is probably right. Plus being from he drivers side (transmission side) I would tend to agree.

These things happen, cars suck

Cosmo....Mazda TEch
Jan 11, 2007 at 6:22 PM
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ZOT_MAN
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i have a 95 protege that i bought with a bad trans
i was able to find online a good used trans with a 90 day warranty for 300 dollars i drove to chicago to get it to save on shipping i was also able to have it installed for 360 dollars total 660 dollars in all shop around a bit you can save on spending if your trans is in fact bad
Jan 21, 2007 at 2:53 PM
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