EricB123
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- 2002 Mazda B4000
I recently rebuilt a 5r55e that was pretty burnt out. I change a few of the hard parts and all of the soft parts. It has a hard shift between 1 & 2 and that usually generates an O/D OFF blinking. If I back off the accelerator it shifts nicely, otherwise it struggles to shift 1-2. The other gears seem very smooth and I don't even feel them shifting.
In addition the 4x4 low light no longer comes on. (4x4 high works and I've checked that it's engaged.)
When I did the rebuild I did not do much to the VB. Someone had already put in the shift kit, so I changed a lot of the soft parts out and the EPC (because people recommended it). A shop mechanic mentioned to me that you usually have to hone the valve cylinders slightly and I did notice that when I put the VB back together that they were a bit sticky. However at the time, I didn't know if that was just tolerances or wear, so I didn't know to investigate it further.
Does anyone have any thoughts on these two problems and the best approach? Thanks!
In addition the 4x4 low light no longer comes on. (4x4 high works and I've checked that it's engaged.)
When I did the rebuild I did not do much to the VB. Someone had already put in the shift kit, so I changed a lot of the soft parts out and the EPC (because people recommended it). A shop mechanic mentioned to me that you usually have to hone the valve cylinders slightly and I did notice that when I put the VB back together that they were a bit sticky. However at the time, I didn't know if that was just tolerances or wear, so I didn't know to investigate it further.
Does anyone have any thoughts on these two problems and the best approach? Thanks!
