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- 91 Explorer
Ok, this is the deal.
I have an automatic transmission problem.
2 days ago I pulled my truck into my friend's driveway and everything was fine.
An hour later, I pulled out, started moving forward, and the tranny wouldn't shift into 2nd. Instead, the rpm's went up to 3500-4000, and I had to goose the gas a bit to get it to shift.
Fast forward, and I've been to 6 different mechanics, with no consensus, except that I have a bad tranny (duh).
The main problem isn't that there's any slippage, but rather that it shifts poorly. Normally, I've been driving this thing pretty gingerly because I really want to make it last, so it shifts to 2nd at about 15 mph. Now, to get it to shift it hits somewhere around 30, I take my foot off the gas and let the rpm's drop to 1000, then feather it and it shifts smoothly into 2nd.
Something similar happens going into 3rd. There is no problem once I hit 45 and above, and on the highway it's pretty smooth.
Aside from replacing/ rebuilding the tranny, which will cost me anywhere between $1200-$1500 based on the best estimates I've gotten, I have also heard about the Vacuum Modulator. One of the mechanic's quoted me a price of around $150 including parts and labor to change it, which I personally think is a steal.
My concern is that no matter how well the guy is recommended, him opening up the tranny to get to the part could cause all sorts of other problems.
I guess my question is, based on my limited description, is there any possibility that my problem could in fact be caused by the v/m? I really need to save $ as I've just started my divorce and funds aren't just limited, they're non-existent.
I have an automatic transmission problem.
2 days ago I pulled my truck into my friend's driveway and everything was fine.
An hour later, I pulled out, started moving forward, and the tranny wouldn't shift into 2nd. Instead, the rpm's went up to 3500-4000, and I had to goose the gas a bit to get it to shift.
Fast forward, and I've been to 6 different mechanics, with no consensus, except that I have a bad tranny (duh).
The main problem isn't that there's any slippage, but rather that it shifts poorly. Normally, I've been driving this thing pretty gingerly because I really want to make it last, so it shifts to 2nd at about 15 mph. Now, to get it to shift it hits somewhere around 30, I take my foot off the gas and let the rpm's drop to 1000, then feather it and it shifts smoothly into 2nd.
Something similar happens going into 3rd. There is no problem once I hit 45 and above, and on the highway it's pretty smooth.
Aside from replacing/ rebuilding the tranny, which will cost me anywhere between $1200-$1500 based on the best estimates I've gotten, I have also heard about the Vacuum Modulator. One of the mechanic's quoted me a price of around $150 including parts and labor to change it, which I personally think is a steal.
My concern is that no matter how well the guy is recommended, him opening up the tranny to get to the part could cause all sorts of other problems.
I guess my question is, based on my limited description, is there any possibility that my problem could in fact be caused by the v/m? I really need to save $ as I've just started my divorce and funds aren't just limited, they're non-existent.
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