Transit TDI
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- March 8, 2009
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- London England
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2000 Ford Transit 2.5 TDI
Appologies for a long first post!
As it's not an Explorer, and having searched the massive array of extremely useful information here on this site, (WOW) I haven't found exactly what I've been searching for.
If it's here, then just give us a link please?
Ok here's my problem;
My 2000 model Ford Transit van (in England) is a 2.5 turbo diesel with an A4lde transmission. (apparently extremely rare over here)
There are differences on this transmission compared to the Explorer range, but basically, it's the same box!
This one's completely hydraulically controlled on the inside and without any internal solenoids!
It does however have an electronic pressure solenoid in place of the usual vacuum unit.
The box had a straight forward clutch and band rebuild, but as with all these types of specific boxes, is still suffering from soft/slipping overdrive! (main problem)
Ford UK recommends a revised servo for anyone with this overdrive "concern" and even though this is fitted, it still slips when hot!
Reverse also suffers when hot!
First second and third are spot on!
Converter lock up is fine, but if I'm fussy, seems a little soft but certainly not slipping!
I've fitted the highly recommended Sonnax Large Boost Valve, but as the original one wasn't really worn or much different (apart from the O rings) it didn't seem to improve things.
The only other thing that may give some clues is the dubious engine braking!
Change down from "D" to "3" and there's only a 50/50 chance you'll have engine braking.
Change down to "2" and you have perfect engine braking ! (every time)
Change down to "1" and you have no engine braking!
Select "1" and accelerate, then release, you have engine braking!
Anybody have any ideas ?
(And mods, feel free to move this post if needed)
As it's not an Explorer, and having searched the massive array of extremely useful information here on this site, (WOW) I haven't found exactly what I've been searching for.
If it's here, then just give us a link please?
Ok here's my problem;
My 2000 model Ford Transit van (in England) is a 2.5 turbo diesel with an A4lde transmission. (apparently extremely rare over here)
There are differences on this transmission compared to the Explorer range, but basically, it's the same box!
This one's completely hydraulically controlled on the inside and without any internal solenoids!
It does however have an electronic pressure solenoid in place of the usual vacuum unit.
The box had a straight forward clutch and band rebuild, but as with all these types of specific boxes, is still suffering from soft/slipping overdrive! (main problem)
Ford UK recommends a revised servo for anyone with this overdrive "concern" and even though this is fitted, it still slips when hot!
Reverse also suffers when hot!
First second and third are spot on!
Converter lock up is fine, but if I'm fussy, seems a little soft but certainly not slipping!
I've fitted the highly recommended Sonnax Large Boost Valve, but as the original one wasn't really worn or much different (apart from the O rings) it didn't seem to improve things.
The only other thing that may give some clues is the dubious engine braking!
Change down from "D" to "3" and there's only a 50/50 chance you'll have engine braking.
Change down to "2" and you have perfect engine braking ! (every time)
Change down to "1" and you have no engine braking!
Select "1" and accelerate, then release, you have engine braking!
Anybody have any ideas ?
(And mods, feel free to move this post if needed)