Subject: Help with an acute Auto Transmission problem?
Transparu
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posted on February 23rd, 2006 at 06:29 PM
Help with an acute Auto Transmission problem?
I am currently waiting for delivery (from the US) of rebuild parts for my Auto trans – an ’86 T3.
TODAY I have a big problem and I am wondering whether I have some alternatives.
There has clearly been a problem with the trans for a while. A week ago I noticed that it would wait until the engine was hot (and hence the AT fluid
was hot - as the cooler I use is part of the radiator) before the trans would change from 1 to 2 or 2 to 3rd gear. I could live with that.
Today whilst this was the case, there is now a substantial slippage between gears. I need to keep the thing going (my daily driver) for a few more
weeks.
Is there any fluid I could try to increase friction in the Transmission? I suspect my major problem is worn clutches and a worn band. That the thing
has been so sensitive to temperature recently suggests a change in oil viscosity MIGHT help.
Any one have any suggestions or ideas . please?
I'm using DEXRON III ATF.
Thanks
Dave
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posted on February 23rd, 2006 at 06:36 PM
sounds like the forward clutch is RS..piston seals are most likely RS they go hard and temp helps them soften up..Swan Transmissions sells a complete
kit for the 010 gearbox which includes xclutches bands and seals ets for about 300bucks hope this helps as the oil change won't cheers steve good
luck with the o/haul
