Martin Olson
Member
I have a 01 with about 152K. I have been having some transmission slippage, particular when cold. I contacted the first owner and he never did a tranny service. I changed it out and the fluid was in bad shape and the screen on the filter was somewhat clogged.
I replaced the fluid and changed the filter.
I am still seeing slippage but it is not as harsh as it was. I guess I am going to take it to the next level. After researching the next step seems to be checking for a blown valve body gasket and/or a valve body rebuild kit.
I know many others have been at this point. Here's what I am looking at:
Trying a valve body rebuild myself.
- Did you try this and did it fix your issue?
- Any recommendations on kits?
Take it to a tranny shop:
- Rebuild the tranny?
- Install a used one not fully rebuilt?
I would hate to spend a bunch of money on a rebuild kit if they don't work. I would hate to spend a bunch of money at a tranny shop if I could get by with a valve rebuild.
I would appreciate your wisdom and expertise.
Thank you.
I replaced the fluid and changed the filter.
I am still seeing slippage but it is not as harsh as it was. I guess I am going to take it to the next level. After researching the next step seems to be checking for a blown valve body gasket and/or a valve body rebuild kit.
I know many others have been at this point. Here's what I am looking at:
Trying a valve body rebuild myself.
- Did you try this and did it fix your issue?
- Any recommendations on kits?
Take it to a tranny shop:
- Rebuild the tranny?
- Install a used one not fully rebuilt?
I would hate to spend a bunch of money on a rebuild kit if they don't work. I would hate to spend a bunch of money at a tranny shop if I could get by with a valve rebuild.
I would appreciate your wisdom and expertise.
Thank you.