Hey Guys,
In my Hq i got a Trimatic behind a 202 on gas, When i first start her up and take it for a drive the gearbox is SHITE! it doesnt get out of first gear, after i drive it for a while and the box warms up it changes gears without a problem.
The Oil is full and brand new, is there a special mix of oil or anything that will help it circulate better when cold?
Thanks in Advance
Warming up my Trimatic!
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, May 01 2006 03:24 PM
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Posted 01 May 2006 - 03:30 PM
what fluid did you put in it?
have you tried putting in a little bit more?
is your vacuum hose connected to the gearbox?
have you tried putting in a little bit more?
is your vacuum hose connected to the gearbox?
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Posted 01 May 2006 - 04:46 PM
And just to ask a silly question - how did you check the fluid level was full? It's important to check it when the auto is up to temp, with the engine running (idling), and trans in 'Park'.
As Makka said - double check your vac line 4 sure too.
As Makka said - double check your vac line 4 sure too.
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Posted 01 May 2006 - 06:56 PM
Linkages all ok?
Does it rev like in netraul when selected in D when cold?
ANd the best way to tell how fubared a tramatic is when cold.... start it up and select R immediately for it doesnt immediaelty go into reverse then the box is fubar.
Does it rev like in netraul when selected in D when cold?
ANd the best way to tell how fubared a tramatic is when cold.... start it up and select R immediately for it doesnt immediaelty go into reverse then the box is fubar.
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Posted 02 May 2006 - 12:31 AM
makka - I just put normal trans fluid in it, and i did put a little bit more in and it seemed to help it a bit, but im not sure if i should really put anymore in as its already way over the mark.
LXCHEV- i check the fluid when it park and when warm, but also when its cold, and both when running and not running. Might check the vacuum line as well.
Lostit- Linkages i assume are ok..
When i put it into reverse tho, it does take a second or two to kick into reverse... What does Fubar mean? lol
LXCHEV- i check the fluid when it park and when warm, but also when its cold, and both when running and not running. Might check the vacuum line as well.
Lostit- Linkages i assume are ok..
When i put it into reverse tho, it does take a second or two to kick into reverse... What does Fubar mean? lol
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Posted 02 May 2006 - 02:09 PM
#@$^%& Up Beyond All Recognition... FUBAR...
Doesnt sound good matt! "Normal" transmission fluid should be DextronIII for holden autos.... check that that's what you used!!
Best of luck!
Doesnt sound good matt! "Normal" transmission fluid should be DextronIII for holden autos.... check that that's what you used!!
Best of luck!
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Posted 02 May 2006 - 02:40 PM
hmm thats not a good thing....
Well once it warms up it shifts straight away, its just when its cold... Maybe just add more fluid lol!
Lucky for me there are about Twenty million 6cyl trimatics around!
Well once it warms up it shifts straight away, its just when its cold... Maybe just add more fluid lol!
Lucky for me there are about Twenty million 6cyl trimatics around!
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Posted 02 May 2006 - 11:18 PM
Pull the vacuum line off the modulator valve at the transmission. If you find oil in the line, change the modulator valve. Check that the line up to the manifold is clear, blow out with an air gun but disconnect from engine first. Lastly, make sure the vacuum source at the manifold is not carboned up.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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Posted 03 May 2006 - 05:07 PM
Cheers for that, ill give that a whirly burl tomorrow!
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Posted 23 May 2006 - 12:47 AM
i tried a few of these things and it doesnt seem to be getting any better...
Its really starting to shit me at the moment, as every time i drive i have to keep it in first and the traffic banks up behind me!
Any more ideas?
Its really starting to shit me at the moment, as every time i drive i have to keep it in first and the traffic banks up behind me!
Any more ideas?
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Posted 23 May 2006 - 12:57 AM
Tried a few of those things? What things didn't you try?
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Posted 23 May 2006 - 01:09 AM
Sounds liek the trans needs a service. The modular valve is either sticky or broken. service teh auto and all should be good.
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Posted 23 May 2006 - 10:13 AM
Had the same prob years ago it turned out to be the modulator valve.
I reckon the boys above got it right.
I reckon the boys above got it right.
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Posted 23 May 2006 - 01:00 PM
ill definatly have to look into the modulator valve, are these easy and cheap to pick up from a wreckers?
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Posted 23 May 2006 - 01:12 PM
I got one at home matty if you want to try it
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Posted 23 May 2006 - 01:25 PM
yeah alright, ill get under the car soon and have myself a looksy, hopefully it looks like shit and is the prob! Cheers
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Posted 23 May 2006 - 01:28 PM
You will probably find that the plastic vavle in teh modulator is either broken off or stuck. These are nto that expensive and you get them in a service kit. You will need a pan gasket anyway so the service kit would be the best solution. When was teh last time it was serviced? When was teh last time the box had a fluid change and flush. When was teh diff oil and levels check/changed? These are areas that most cars are neglected. Is why many banjos are wearing out now. Never been cared for.
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