Auto transmission problem

Thanks for the replies everyone.
You are right - I might as well change the filter and pop some more ATF in and see what happens.

If that doesn't do the trick I'm reluctant to go with an expensive auto rebuild as the old beast has a number of problems and I'm in quandary about whether it is worth spending 3k on a vehicle worth 5k. The 2nd hand auto transmission which came with the transfer box was supposed to be in good working order when I bought it. Not sure what sitting around in the shed gathering dust would have done for it, but I'm tempted to take the chance on it lasting another 100 000 km's and just hope I don't waste my time doing the changeover.

Anyways one step at a time. I'll do the filter as suggested and see if that works.

Chrs

Mark

Might be worth getting an auto specialist to check the clutch packs and everything generally, in case a good service by an expert can keep it going.

So what's this Dr Tranny stuff? :)

sounds like a bloke thats specializes in turning men into women and vice versa!

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Originally Posted by Vanderz

sounds like a bloke thats specializes in turning men into women and vice versa!

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LOL :Rolling: I've heard/read people on this & other threads about auto boxes refer to it as a bit of a thing to try :D

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Originally Posted by steelo

LOL :Rolling: I've heard/read people on this & other threads about auto boxes refer to it as a bit of a thing to try :D

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I heard its irreversible though!!! :eek:

thats enough outta me. sorry Fellas..

As you were

Managed to get the auto filter changed yesterday and I pulled apart the old filter as suggested. There was about a quarter of a teaspoon of metal filings in the bottom and the oil in there was fairly sludgy.

With the new filter in it is changing gears smoothly and as yet no slippage in first. There is also a noticeable drop in the hunting problem when in drive and stationary.
DOes this mean the clutch plates binding up or the oil pump wasn't able to push enough oil around, or was it the torque converter?
Whatever the problem it is driving a lot better- thanks again for the tips fellas.
'The Booger' cheers to you for telling me about moving the mounting plate for the TG, with that to one side I got that last clamp on the sump and that saved me removing the cross member which is a bigger deal.

Have also changed the TG oil as suggested and what was in there looked pretty bad -magnet has quite a bit of metal stuck to it.


Looks like the second-hand auto box can stay in the shed for a little while yet. In prep for the eventual failure i might check out the filter on the second -hand auto to see what sort of state that is in.

Chrs

Mark

Thats all good then mate.
I wouldnt get too fussed about the metal in the filter that sound like normal wear to me.......especially considering you had 70,000k probably more on that ATF.
Was there any fibrous material in there it looks like lint?
Im guessing there wasnt, this is a good sign your friction plates are still good.
The sludge in the filter was probably restricting the pick up for the pump.
If it was my D1 and I was looking at keeping it I would drop both those fluids again in 2000ks or less. Im not sure what the service interval is on the filter on your model probs 30,000k.
Get down to Repco and use their Repco Dextron 3 ATF its cheap and good quality, if you are an NRMA member it is only $32 for 5 litres.

As I feared the slipping is back. Only in first, it comes and goes, but I'm thinking there is no point ignoring the fact the tranny is on the way out.
I made some enquiries about getting a rebuilt box and it seems I can get one for $1100 with a one year guarantee, or 650 for a second hand one wit 3mh warranty I'm just a bit curious how the rebuild could be done for the extra 550? I asked whether this meant new clutch plate and seals and was told yes. Alternatively they said I can give them my box get the same rebuild for 1100.
What should I be asking/insisting they replace before committing and getting a final figure? Just sounds a bit ad hoc to me. Also not sure if they are including the torque converter just yet.
Any ideas , or recommendations on where to go for a reliable reduild appreciated. ZF wouldn't deal direct and referred me to some mob but I haven't pursued that one as it didn't get a good rap from my mechanic
Chrs

Mark