IS My auto tranny finally giving up the ghost?

[jdbubb at verizon.net (Dan Bubb)]

That's kind of what this sentence was suggesting.
"Sounds like a quick auto tranny tech session is in order."
Bring beer and tranny gasket set and fluid.
Dan

From: "Neptuno" <neptunonc@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 11:59 AM
Subject: Re: IS My auto tranny finally giving up the ghost?


> 
> Yes I did noticed that there is a Band adjustment for 2nd gear, but I am dense sometimes..... Or more like anxious that I will F it up..... any chance that I can hit you up for help?
>   
>  Tony
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>  
> Dan Bubb <jdbubb@verizon.net> wrote:
>  Typically auto trannies will have some sort of external adjustment for brake bands. Don't know if this tranny has any bands or not.
> There is no adjustment for clutches, you just have to replace them.
> About the only other thing you can do is pull the pan and possibly the valve body and clean them out and reinstall.
> After taking a quick look at the Bentley PDF (courtesy of whoever made it available online!), turns out there is a band adjustment and it is apparently related to engaging second gear! Woohoo!
> Sounds like a quick auto tranny tech session is in order.
> Best to do this as soon as possible since clutch and band wear is directly related to slippage.
> Dan
> 
> From: "Neptuno" 
> Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 11:34 AM
> Subject: IS My auto tranny finally giving up the ghost?
> 
> 
>> Problem 
>> Yesterday I got into the car and noticed that the transmission seem to be slipping. I live on a street with a hill and was facing the top of the hill (going up it). I also noticed that a crunchy sound from the tranny as it engaged the next gear (2nd) a lag was felt then it feel into gear.
>> Last night while driving home a similar thing happened where while stopped at a hill the tranny felt like it was slipping and then engaged. The problem is most noticeable on grades rather than flat suffices, but there is still a hint of it on any surface. I have searched the FAQ, but there is a lack of information. It is mostly info relating to Tips, and 4spd autos. Can someone on the know help me? Things I have checked. The fluid seems Fine in color and amount. Nice reddish color with not much stink. Visually it looks dry at the pan with no apparent leaks. Things I have bought and plan to do Got a new pan gasket set with strainer and gaskets
>> http://busdepot.com/images/parts/010398009.jpg
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>> Some Valvoline High millage Dextron III
>> http://www.midwayautosupply.com/images/valvoline/atf_3X.jpg
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>> I was going to replace the strainer and pan gasket and fill it up with new fluid and see if that does the trick, but I am uncertain about this. I had never messed with the auto trannies before so it makes me worried not to know what to expect that is why I am asking you all for input. I know some of you rag me for keeping Rodolfo an Automatic, but I really need some help on this one. Otherwise, I dont think I will make it to Cincy this year. Does anyone have expirience with this type of Box? Thanks,
>> El Tony
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