Transmission help needed
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Pro
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From: oldsmar florida
St. Jude Donor '06
Transmission help needed
1979 Automatic transmission. After car is warm, car seems to hesitate before engaging in gear. It seems to shift fine from second to third. The fluid level is full. Any suggestions or help?
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Floriduh
Re: Transmission help needed (vetteflame79)
The first thing to do is change the filter and fluid. Use G/M fluid (A/C delco) or Valvoline. Do NOT use rags to wipe the pan. Rags cause lint which is not good for the transmission valves. :nono:
Racer
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From: Up in the down WHA
Re: Transmission help needed (silvervetteman)
The first thing to do is change the filter and fluid. Use G/M fluid (A/C delco) or Valvoline. Do NOT use rags to wipe the pan. Rags cause lint which is not good for the transmission valves. :nono:
Melting Slicks
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From: Sodertalje/Sweden
Re: Transmission help needed (vetteflame79)
I have absolutley no idea,but i added a choice in the poll,not that it will help you,but it sounds kinda fun.I wonder how long a trnny will work before its life ends?Any ideas? :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: Sodertalje/Sweden
Re: Transmission help needed (silvervetteman)
The first thing to do is change the filter and fluid. Use G/M fluid (A/C delco) or Valvoline. Do NOT use rags to wipe the pan. Rags cause lint which is not good for the transmission valves. :nono:
This is a good start..
Le Mans Master
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From: Chattanooga TN
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Re: Transmission help needed (vetteflame79)
My '76 did the same thing, but it only do it when it was cold. There was some kind of obstruction in a "valve" somewhere. My mechanic said it was an easy fix. I don't think it was internal, but changing the filter and fluid are a good idea anyway.
BTW There is a LOT of fluid in a transmission. When I did mine, the oil change tub that I used to catch the fluid overflowed and flooded my driveway!
BTW There is a LOT of fluid in a transmission. When I did mine, the oil change tub that I used to catch the fluid overflowed and flooded my driveway!
