Thanks for the info, I'll tell the owner and see what he does. I'll let
you know what he does and what kind of luck he has.
"Happy Traveler" <happy_traveler@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> There is some (anecdotal) evidence of transmissions on their last leg
> failing soon after a fluid change. Presumably debris from the friction
> material and other junk is helping the old seals hold.
> The seal softener that AC is talking about comes in a small can, so
> shouldn't be a problem to simply pour it in. To make room for it, you
> can suck a pint or so through the filler tube, using one of those
> little drill pumps or some such. No need to change the fluid at that
> time. Years ago when I tried that trick on a transmission with
> symptoms like yours, it made little difference, and the transmission
> failed completely a few months later. Hopefully, you will have better
> luck.
>
> To change the filter you need to drop the pan. About 1/3 of the fluid
> is in the pan and only that quantity will need to be replaced. Unless
> the filter is badly clogged with debris, changing it will probably
> make no difference. But perhaps it's not such a bad idea to do that,
> because you'll be able to see how big is the pile of clutch material
> shavings in the pan, and that may be a clue to your tranny's remaining
> life.
>
> Your transmission is on borrowed time. Enjoy while you can!
>
>
>
> "Henry Kolesnik" <kolesnik@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:MT7Vj.2751$7k7.2630@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Several supposedly knowledgeable people have told me that changing
>> the fluid will make it so that it'll slip all the time. Does that
>> sound right? Also I don't think I can change the filter without a
>> fluid change.
>> "Ashton Crusher" <demi@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>> news:9jp7241unpuohnn44bi5ht38fpkhssht15@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> On Thu, 8 May 2008 10:38:55 -0500, "Henry Kolesnik"
>>> <kolesnik@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>>
>>>>124,000 miles..
>>>>The tranny slips when cold but OK when it warms up..
>>>>Also need to know if there is a vacuum line that controls it?
>>>>Thanks
>>>>Hank
>>>
>>> There is a vacuum modulator that controls line pressure, the lower
>>> the
>>> vacuum, the higher the line pressure. If it slips when it's cold
>>> it's
>>> likely the internal seals are leaking or the filter is dirty. Put a
>>> can of seal softener and sweller in it.
>>
>
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