how big around was this broken up plastic washer thingy? My AT died, and one piece that got destroyed was a nylon(I think) thrust washer, about an inch and a half in diameter. The replacement part from the dealer was metal. Edward At 07:37 PM 4/26/2006, you wrote: >Hello all. > >I did a search on the archives, but it seems to keep timing out on >me. I am looking for info on why the auto tranny in my '85 is >slipping in second gear. > >Here's what happens: >I start going. It shifts into second gear and it slips a lot (like a >slipping clutch) and eventually goes into 3rd and works fine. >Interestingly if I floor the gas pedal from the start, it seems to >slip less and go through the gears without undue slippage. > >I changed the fluid and filter just after buying it. In the filter I >found a broken up round washer plastic thingy in the filter. I can >provide a picture of it if needed. > >Any hints on what might be the issue with my tranny? Is it dying? Can >it be repaired or should I look for a new one? > >Thanks! >Aaron >'85 Auto Westy 140K miles. |
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