fluid change or trans doc?
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fluid change or trans doc?
99 250sd, auto trans, when i switch into a gear it slips for a sec then grabs and goes. 134,000 miles, don't know when fluid was changed, shows full when hot. i'll let it cool and check it then. thanks guys.
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Originally Posted by bluebird
99 250sd, auto trans, when i switch into a gear it slips for a sec then grabs and goes. 134,000 miles, don't know when fluid was changed, shows full when hot. i'll let it cool and check it then. thanks guys.
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Originally Posted by Chopperbob
Be sure you rule out your slip joint in the driveshaft. Mine did that and I dropped the driveshaft and greased the slip joint. Problem solved.
I'm sorry everyone. Mr trans in town has it and says he might have it done monday night for 1500 to 2000 if no upgrades. please tell me if i'm going in the wrong direction. i would lovr to throw a big beefy trans in there, but with 134000 i'll be happy with another 70 to 100000 miles. dont get me wrong, i love this truck, but rust and many other things might keep it from being a life long truck. i.e large chunks of rust flaking from engine block. you guys are all great, and i wish the 7.3 stayed around because it's the best, but after a water pump, an alternator and now this in three weeks, i hope it can last another 70 to 100000 so i can afford a new one.
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Originally Posted by bluebird
?????????????. Slip joint in driveshaft???????????
I'm sorry everyone. Mr trans in town has it and says he might have it done monday night for 1500 to 2000 if no upgrades. please tell me if i'm going in the wrong direction. i would lovr to throw a big beefy trans in there, but with 134000 i'll be happy with another 70 to 100000 miles. dont get me wrong, i love this truck, but rust and many other things might keep it from being a life long truck. i.e large chunks of rust flaking from engine block. you guys are all great, and i wish the 7.3 stayed around because it's the best, but after a water pump, an alternator and now this in three weeks, i hope it can last another 70 to 100000 so i can afford a new one.
I'm sorry everyone. Mr trans in town has it and says he might have it done monday night for 1500 to 2000 if no upgrades. please tell me if i'm going in the wrong direction. i would lovr to throw a big beefy trans in there, but with 134000 i'll be happy with another 70 to 100000 miles. dont get me wrong, i love this truck, but rust and many other things might keep it from being a life long truck. i.e large chunks of rust flaking from engine block. you guys are all great, and i wish the 7.3 stayed around because it's the best, but after a water pump, an alternator and now this in three weeks, i hope it can last another 70 to 100000 so i can afford a new one.
I think you are going the wrong way. I don't know Mr Trans but I'd get a Ford Reman for that money.
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Well if you are going through the trouble to have it rebuilt, at least have them put a transgo reprogramming kit in it. Still make nice shifts and addresses many issues that cause things to burn up. Also find out what parts they are using. Have them put in Red Eagle alto clutches and Kolene steels if possible. I know I wouldn't pay that much for a rebuilt tranny without any mods. Definately go HD and Triple disc converter.
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Originally Posted by cangim
Well if you are going through the trouble to have it rebuilt, at least have them put a transgo reprogramming kit in it. Still make nice shifts and addresses many issues that cause things to burn up. Also find out what parts they are using. Have them put in Red Eagle alto clutches and Kolene steels if possible. I know I wouldn't pay that much for a rebuilt tranny without any mods. Definately go HD and Triple disc converter.
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Originally Posted by aklim
Wouldn't it be easier to go with the BTS VB as opposed to transgo?