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Re: [Shop-talk] Automatic transmission rebuild

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Automatic transmission rebuild
From: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@aceweb.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:00:41 -0500
Jobs like these usually are much worse in the anticipation than they are in 
reality.  No, I've not rebuilt an automatic transmission.  But I've bitten 
off similarly large and very intimidating projects only to find that they 
are in fact quite manageable when taken in bite size pieces.

It's December, and working conditions become real important in the winter, 
at least to me.  If you've got a shop or garage, and the space to scatter 
parts around in, that makes it much easier than trying to work in the snow 
out on the driveway.

You mentioned the dealer changed the fluid and filter a few weeks before the 
problems occurred.  Obviously, going back to them is an idea.  They will 
probably blow you off, but I'd still give it a try.

Before I pulled the transmission for a rebuild I'd do a filter and fluid 
change myself.  If you're lucky, you may fix the problem right there.  An 
improperly installed filter can restrict flow and give the symptoms you 
describe.  I'd also be inclined to try Trans-X oil additive.  Yes, I know 
it's a "snake oil", but I've seen it do some interesting things in a 
transmission acting like yours.
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