tripdagoat
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- City, State
- Conway AR
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2002 Ranger Edge 4.0L
Have 2002 Ranger Edge 4x4. Recently installed a shift kit in valve body and lost 5th gear, so I replaced the valve body. I assumed I lost 5th due to damage to the bores when installing shift kit. Replacement valve body is from an older ford, but has worked well for the past 4 months. Today, after trying to pass a vehicle, things went crazy. Lost 4th and 5th. 3rd engages, but very weak. First time tried reverse, it moved but had quite a shudder, and now nothing. manual 1st and 2nd works fine. Trans is throwing code P0734 from a pocket code reader. My first thought is the older valve body does not have the updated pressure relief, and when I passed the other vehicle, the pressure blew out the gaskets. If I pull this VB i will definitely go back with a bonded plate regardless. Problem is, the symptoms i'm having don't sound exactly like a blown gasket. BTW, I do have engine braking in 1st. Any ideas of what else could be the problem. Fluids are clean and full, not burnt. No leaking anywhere.