Auto trans woes
06-30-2011, 12:15 PM
#17
Rennlist Member
Sounds like you are trying to torture test it, based on the long-running concerns and the overadjustment.
Maybe rent another car for a week and have this one fixed.
Only a handful of us here have taken one completely apart and fewer have repaired them. They guys here that know how to troubleshoot and repair them don't contribute actively on that subject from a DIY perspective.
That also means there is a wide-open opportunity to "Dwayne" R&R one for the benefit of all! Its really a gap.
Maybe rent another car for a week and have this one fixed.
Only a handful of us here have taken one completely apart and fewer have repaired them. They guys here that know how to troubleshoot and repair them don't contribute actively on that subject from a DIY perspective.
That also means there is a wide-open opportunity to "Dwayne" R&R one for the benefit of all! Its really a gap.
06-30-2011, 11:10 PM
#19
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And today I got on the highway after getting gas and found I couldn't get 4th gear. I was picking someone up from something of an emergency situation, so I just pulled over and put a ton of slack in the bowden cable to get 4th again, but sheesh. I think this trans may just be on it's way out, but I had to replace a trans when there is probably one particular thing wrong with it. I checked the fluid again and it's about 0.3 liters high. No idea how that would happen, but it's not foaming either so I have my doubts that it's related. It will work fine more or less without the kickdown, but hit that kickdown and something will fail (either it won't give me 1st when it should or it won't let me make it past 2nd gear and 1-2 will work but be later than normal).
06-30-2011, 11:27 PM
#20
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I do plan to drain off those 0.3liters when i get a chance. I won't be going home from the office tonight, but this weekend I should have time.
07-09-2011, 07:29 PM
#24
Burning Brakes
Sorry to hear the transmission is toast.
I dont know parts prices in USA, but for nearly $3,000 (excluding mounting costs??) it might be worthwile considering replacing the transmission with a used one.
Cheers
Michel
I dont know parts prices in USA, but for nearly $3,000 (excluding mounting costs??) it might be worthwile considering replacing the transmission with a used one.
Cheers
Michel
07-09-2011, 07:38 PM
#25
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
The $2600-2800 is pulled and reinstalled if I drive the car up there and drop it off. I don't like doing the same repair twice, and given that the car is making twice the power it left the factory with, I know I will be with another used trans. I know I could get other rebuilt trans for $1500 and put it in myself, but my understanding is Steve C has a good reputation with these transmissions and has improved clutches and valve body springs etc.
07-20-2011, 12:32 AM
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Yep mine is toast as well.. did it this week, lots of friction material in the pan.
Having it rebuilt with a hi stall torque converter.. should make the car a bit more exciting.
Hope your rebuild goes well
Oceaneer
Having it rebuilt with a hi stall torque converter.. should make the car a bit more exciting.
Hope your rebuild goes well
Oceaneer
08-09-2011, 04:25 AM
#30
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Well, I got the car back, and the trans worked great...for 2 days. Came to a stop light, went to pull away when it turned green and...nothing. No forward gear. Reverse works. Feels just like it did when the B-2 blew on the old transmission. Steve says he'll make it right, but man what a pain this is. Thank goodness for a good woman who is letting me use her car.