Reverse slow to engage on cold morning
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Reverse slow to engage on cold morning
2000 LT 4x4 auto w 4.3
I know I need to take this to a tranny specialist but wanted an opinion here first. Sometimes, it will go into reverse easily when cold, sometimes not. Once it's been on for a minute or so, everything is fine. If I can fix this cheap, that's great, if I need a rebuild, time for Brazer heaven. Just too many little things are gone or going and the price of 2-3 yr. old Blazers are just soooo cheap.
Suggestions on tranny?
*COMBINING CONSECUTIVE THREADS*
BTW, tranny had a cheapie rebuild 3 yrs. ago. Tech said to unload the vehicle soon. So I guess I've been lucky so far.
I know I need to take this to a tranny specialist but wanted an opinion here first. Sometimes, it will go into reverse easily when cold, sometimes not. Once it's been on for a minute or so, everything is fine. If I can fix this cheap, that's great, if I need a rebuild, time for Brazer heaven. Just too many little things are gone or going and the price of 2-3 yr. old Blazers are just soooo cheap.
Suggestions on tranny?
*COMBINING CONSECUTIVE THREADS*
BTW, tranny had a cheapie rebuild 3 yrs. ago. Tech said to unload the vehicle soon. So I guess I've been lucky so far.
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RE: Reverse slow to engage on cold morning
BTW, tranny had a cheapie rebuild 3 yrs. ago. Tech said to unload the vehicle soon. So I guess I've been lucky so far.
#3
RE: Reverse slow to engage on cold morning
I had this problem with my old 97 Ram. I was told it was from a sticking check valve which was allowing the torque converter to partially drain while not in use. When ever the truck sat for more than a day or so, it would take quite a while for the transmission to engage, reverse or forward. I fixed the issue with a bottle of Lucas Transmission Fix. I am not an advocate of the miracles in a bottle, but this time, it worked. It may work for you. If nothing else, it is cheap enough.
#4
RE: Reverse slow to engage on cold morning
I've used Lucas before as an oil additive and it did help, so it's a pretty cheap way of fixing if it works. THANKS. I'll report back in a week.
Doug
Doug
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RE: Reverse slow to engage on cold morning
I hope it works! As I said, I have never really been one to recommend the quick fixes, but in that one instance, it definitely made a difference. Took some time to work, but it definitely worked. Keep us posted!
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