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Old Oct 29, 2005 | 10:39 AM
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A4LD slipping

My son has an '87 Ranger with the 2.3 and A4LD. The tranny does not engage in R and D. When I shift to R I get high revs and very little movement. In OD it does fine in 1 and 2 but when it upshifts to D again high revs. I replaced the filter, with no improvement. Could it be the vacuum modulator? Also, if band adjustment is needed can that be done without dropping the tranny. I know the valve body is accessible by dropping the pan. Could that be where the issue is. I couldn't find anything that seemed to describe this issue on the forum, so I am just shooting some ideas out there. Any thoughts?

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Old Oct 29, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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I'd take it to a transmission shop. It may need a rebuild. Don't go to a chain like AAMCO or Cottman's. Find a good local shop and get an estimate before they do the work.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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No reverse and no third gear indicates a bad direct clutch. time for an overhaul.
 
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