Strange transmission problem

[SnowDrifter]

Did you add fluid then start it? Or start it then add fluid? How's the level? When you did the filter, did you remove/replace the gasket for the pickup tube, or leave it in place? Any chance it came out? Filter fully seated?


With the car off, run through the gears and verify the transmission linkage is responding accordingly.

 

[Kraig]

Wild ass guess—a ground is knocked loose.

 

[Doubeleive]

this is when you need a tech2......, but otherwise first thing I would do is get under there and confirm the cable is connected everywhere it should be and that it is moving the control on the transmission back and forth I think someone else posted a while ago that they were doing some other work and somehow the cable was unbolted somewhere and even though it was connected to the transmission it wasn't shifting because it was loose

 

[JCope79]

this is when you need a tech2......, but otherwise first thing I would do is get under there and confirm the cable is connected everywhere it should be and that it is moving the control on the transmission back and forth I think someone else posted a while ago that they were doing some other work and somehow the cable was unbolted somewhere and even though it was connected to the transmission it wasn't shifting because it was loose

 

[JCope79]

After further review/inspection and advise I now have it driving and shifting all gears. (Not quite enough fluid)
However, The transmission is shifting strange . It will shift to a gear and it then seems to go into neutral until more throttle is applied. Its almost like it is hunting /searching for a gear. It had started doing this intermittently before i did the exhaust upgrade but i just assumed that doing a basic service to the trans would solve the issue. If it doesnt get better today after i drive it around a little more im going to take it to a local transmission shop to have it checked out by a professional. I was really hoping to get it tuned some time this week but i guess the best tune in the world will not matter if the transmission isnt operating correctly.

 

[Tonyrodz]

After further review/inspection and advise I now have it driving and shifting all gears. (Not quite enough fluid)
However, The transmission is shifting strange . It will shift to a gear and it then seems to go into neutral until more throttle is applied. Its almost like it is hunting /searching for a gear. It had started doing this intermittently before i did the exhaust upgrade but i just assumed that doing a basic service to the trans would solve the issue. If it doesnt get better today after i drive it around a little more im going to take it to a local transmission shop to have it checked out by a professional. I was really hoping to get it tuned some time this week but i guess the best tune in the world will not matter if the transmission isnt operating correctly.

Sounds like it's slipping. Fluid level is good?

 

[JCope79]

Sounds like it's slipping. Fluid level is good?

Yes, it is good. It is actually a slight bit high. I am kinda suspecting that the converter might be giving up. Im not really sure of the symptoms of a converter going out though.
When it holds a gear properly it will accelerate quite nicely but as soon as the accelerator is released its like its going into neutral and to get it to pull again you have to give it throttle momentarily to get it to engage so to speak.

 

[97audia4]

Yes, it is good. It is actually a slight bit high. I am kinda suspecting that the converter might be giving up. Im not really sure of the symptoms of a converter going out though.
When it holds a gear properly it will accelerate quite nicely but as soon as the accelerator is released its like its going into neutral and to get it to pull again you have to give it throttle momentarily to get it to engage so to speak.

What is the temp of the fluid while driving around?

 

[mikeyss]

Are you doing this with the wheels off the ground? If you are, I wonder if it's confusing TM since there's not any load on the vehicle? Just a thought I had.

 

[JCope79]

Not sure on the temperature of the fluid.
I'll check it out the next time I get time to drive it.
Originally I was testing it off the ground but I have been testing it on the road now that I have it full of fluid.
I have noticed a slight howl or cavitation sound when it is trying to shift but it's not doing it constantly.
I'm to the point of seeking the help of a trusted transmission shop. I'm just hoping it doesn't need a complete build.

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