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Re: What's slipping

From: Richard B. Emerson <pavilion_at_pinefields.com>
Date: Sun Apr 15 2007 - 11:28:52 PDT

It sounds like a fading transmission.There are clutches inside many
trannys. A quick check of the transmission fluid will help here. Pump
or drain the existing fluid out and give it a sniff (hint: put some
fluid in a fresh, clean, unscented jar and wave air past the mouth of
the jar to get a scent; sticking your nose in the jar may be ...ah...
jarring?). If it smells like fresh ATF, then the clutches are less of a
suspect but I think you'll get something like burned cork. If so, keep
in mind the cost of some tranny rebuilds may be more(!) than a new
tranny. Have a nice day. [smile] Oh, and don't forget to put fresh
ATF in before running the engine again. [grin]

Cheers,
Rick Emerson

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