Community
Search
Engine & Transmission Post your Engine and Transmission related problems here.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Transmission or something else ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #11  
Old 08-30-2009, 10:40 AM
Beginning Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 37
red blazer is on a distinguished road
Default

They say not to change the transmission fluid unless it has been done regularly.
 
  #12  
Old 08-30-2009, 10:44 AM
rriddle3's Avatar
BF Guru
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Fort Worth,Texas
Posts: 6,595
rriddle3 has a reputation beyond reputerriddle3 has a reputation beyond reputerriddle3 has a reputation beyond reputerriddle3 has a reputation beyond reputerriddle3 has a reputation beyond reputerriddle3 has a reputation beyond reputerriddle3 has a reputation beyond reputerriddle3 has a reputation beyond reputerriddle3 has a reputation beyond reputerriddle3 has a reputation beyond reputerriddle3 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

That's a pretty contentious theory. Just as many say change it if it is needed.
 
  #13  
Old 08-30-2009, 04:32 PM
swartlkk's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Waterloo, NY
Posts: 41,064
swartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Something has to be wrong internal to the transmission and/or torque converter...

As far as flushing an old transmission goes, if your transmission blows after a flush, you were already working on borrowed time. A flush will not cause a transmission to fail, but may dislodge some debris inside the transmission that was aiding a bad seal.
 
  #14  
Old 08-30-2009, 04:47 PM
Beginning Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 37
red blazer is on a distinguished road
Default

Certified Transmission connected there diagnostic machine in the shop and during the road test, would the torque converter not show up on the diagnostic ??? Thanks again.
 
  #15  
Old 08-30-2009, 06:11 PM
swartlkk's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Waterloo, NY
Posts: 41,064
swartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond repute
Default

They should have been able to see the requested lockup and the delivered lockup as well as compare the engine RPM with what the transmission RPM was to determine of there was excessive stall in the converter indicating that it has somehow failed.

I can see no other explanation than that the transmission is at fault here (torque converter included). If one shop says that there is nothing wrong with the transmission, take it to another shop. Clearly explain the problems you are experiencing and have them diagnose it.

Transmissions are very complex and involved systems to diagnose. The only other thing, in my opinion, that is worse is wiring problems.
 
  #16  
Old 08-31-2009, 05:00 PM
Beginning Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 37
red blazer is on a distinguished road
Default

Could it be something Jiffy-Lube did ???
 
  #17  
Old 09-02-2009, 07:37 PM
Beginning Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 37
red blazer is on a distinguished road
Default

I went and got a second opinion, Cottman Transmission says I have a first gear clutch going out on my transmission but I dont know if I believe him, he didnt seem 100% for sure. HELP !! I need ideas please.
 
  #18  
Old 09-12-2009, 05:00 PM
Beginning Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 37
red blazer is on a distinguished road
Default

Alright I got another opinion and this on is saying my transmission is trying to take off in second gear and then shifts up to first after it warms up, when its not warmed up everything is fine. Anyway this guy is saying I need a shift selenoid, but wouldnt that send a code to the computer ??? Please help.
 
  #19  
Old 10-18-2009, 12:24 PM
Beginning Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 37
red blazer is on a distinguished road
Default

After all the opinions the valve body was the problem. For anyone that is having the same problem I had, I would recommend just changing the whole valve body and switches. That fixed mine. Thanks everyone for your help.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
purpleluka71
General Chat
1
07-21-2013 06:25 PM
LeeRox713
Engine & Transmission
7
03-04-2013 06:55 PM
N3ROST4R
Engine & Transmission
2
04-19-2011 02:38 PM
okstud
Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
14
02-14-2010 09:21 PM
blazergirl15
1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
4
07-09-2005 03:26 AM



Quick Reply: Transmission or something else ?


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Do Not Sell My Personal Information -

© 2021 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands