Auto trans problem
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5th Gear
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Auto trans problem
Hi foilks, after not driving the Vette for a while (86 Z51) I took it out today and the trans was acting up. Slipping really bad in 2,3, and Drive but seems to work fine in OverDrive and Reverse. Any suggestions?
TIA
TIA
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From: Anaheim CA
Drain and replace the fluid and replace the filter. If that doesn't solve your problems then take it to a trans shop.
I suggest a really dirty old place that's been there a million years vs. the shiny new place with high school kids rebuilding the transmissions.
To get a good performance transmission shop call TransGo Technical Support (they don't do support on their web site) and ask for a recommendation. They have a list of trans shops that know what they are doing.
I suggest a really dirty old place that's been there a million years vs. the shiny new place with high school kids rebuilding the transmissions.
To get a good performance transmission shop call TransGo Technical Support (they don't do support on their web site) and ask for a recommendation. They have a list of trans shops that know what they are doing.
Melting Slicks
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From: Greater Cincinnati Area.
That's a really strange condition. You mean the manual select 2/3/D ranges, but it's okay in the OD range?
There's a thing in there called a coast clutch, it gives your engine braking in the manual select ranges. (It also backs up the forward sprag) Sounds like a leak in the coast clutch circuit or a bad piston/lip seal.
Try what Cliff said and if that doesn't help? Leave it on OD till you can get it rebuilt.
There's a thing in there called a coast clutch, it gives your engine braking in the manual select ranges. (It also backs up the forward sprag) Sounds like a leak in the coast clutch circuit or a bad piston/lip seal.
Try what Cliff said and if that doesn't help? Leave it on OD till you can get it rebuilt.
