spoonman
New Member
- Joined
- August 30, 2005
- Messages
- 3
- Reaction score
- 0
- City, State
- Jackson, Michigan
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '91 XLT 2WD
I hope that someone with more knowledge than I can help with the following issues.
First, my 91 XLT, 2WD Automatic transmission no longer functions in OD. All other gears are fine... 1, 2, D, and R. Thought the trouble might be fluid level and/or filter. Fluid level was fine. Did a fluid/filter/gasket change. Did not help. Talked to a buddy that said it could be the electronic solenoid that tells the tranny what gear it is in. Did the diagnostics on it and was told that the electronics were fine and the tranny needed rebuilding. Does anyone know if this sounds right or if there is something else to check first??? Seriously, it seems kind of extreme considering that there is no issue with slippage, hesistation, or vibration in the tranny. When I did the fluid change, there were no significant metal fragments in the pan, just those found from normal wear. The fluid did not appear burnt, it looked worn but nothing that alarmed me.
Secondly, I just replaced the head gasket about a month ago. Just a couple of days ago the engine started to have pronounced clicking from what sounds like lifter knock on start up (cold or hot). After just a few seconds or a tap of the accelerator, the clicking subsides to "normal". The oil pressure gauge doesn't show low pressure during, or after the clicking. Any ideas as to why?
First, my 91 XLT, 2WD Automatic transmission no longer functions in OD. All other gears are fine... 1, 2, D, and R. Thought the trouble might be fluid level and/or filter. Fluid level was fine. Did a fluid/filter/gasket change. Did not help. Talked to a buddy that said it could be the electronic solenoid that tells the tranny what gear it is in. Did the diagnostics on it and was told that the electronics were fine and the tranny needed rebuilding. Does anyone know if this sounds right or if there is something else to check first??? Seriously, it seems kind of extreme considering that there is no issue with slippage, hesistation, or vibration in the tranny. When I did the fluid change, there were no significant metal fragments in the pan, just those found from normal wear. The fluid did not appear burnt, it looked worn but nothing that alarmed me.
Secondly, I just replaced the head gasket about a month ago. Just a couple of days ago the engine started to have pronounced clicking from what sounds like lifter knock on start up (cold or hot). After just a few seconds or a tap of the accelerator, the clicking subsides to "normal". The oil pressure gauge doesn't show low pressure during, or after the clicking. Any ideas as to why?
