MidwayAvenue

iTrader: (11)

well it seems like sometimes something is slipping like i'll give it gas the rpms go up but theres not as much power behind it as when i first got the stall converter put in...any suggestions why this would be...and usually the power loss where i deffinitly noticed is around 35-45 roll...like i said it only happens sometimes...its kinda cool out but not really cold i mean its florida..lol..is there any specific fluid i need to put in besides the dexron 3 atf that would stop or control the slipping if thats what it is?...
thanks for the help

performabuilt

iTrader: (25)

Are you sure when this happens you are actually starting in 1st gear, And do you have and SES light coming on

keliente

iTrader: (22)

Do you need to have the tune adjusted maybe?

MidwayAvenue

iTrader: (11)

already had it tuned...and yep in first gear...no ses light by the way...

mach2004

If you still have the TCI converter, I bet it is the problem. They have a huge return problem with these converters. About 15%.

MidwayAvenue

iTrader: (11)

yeah i have it...why would it be the problem tho

MidwayAvenue

iTrader: (11)

so how can i tell if the tranny is slipping...and if it is ..is there anything i can do...that will prolong the life of it...or is it pretty much done with and i better start saving up to by a new tranny? also if the tranny is slipping should it throw off the ses light:?
thanks for the help

MidwayAvenue

iTrader: (11)

i believe i am slipping...Lets say i'm at a stop just pulled out of my driveway...so i'm in 1st gear...i give it some gas the rpms go up i barley start to move then a sudden grab takes place and i go...so this is my tramssion slittping right?
any ideas on what i can do check or w/e i would appreciate any help...since i dont really have any money and this is my daily driver so any advive will be appreciated thanks...

MidwayAvenue

iTrader: (11)

i dont know if this matters but...the slipping doesnt happen all the time...and there is no ses light...just thought i would add that in there
please help!!!

waterbug1999

iTrader: (3)

My tranny has went out twice in the past. The 1st one was the stocker and when I added H/C, a week later it went down hill. For me, it was fine and as soon as it would shift into 3rd, RPM's shoot up and would no accelerate.. My "Rock-On" transmission that I spent 2G's on, did the exact same thing about 800 miles and 4 track passes on it.. So, both times it was the 3rd/4th packs. Now, its shipped off to FLT to get it done right.. How many miles you have on the tranny?

MidwayAvenue

iTrader: (11)

um 80, 000miles..so what happen exactly when ur tranny started going out?
and is there anything i can fix instead of buying a new tranny

performabuilt

iTrader: (25)

Theres not much you can do you can try changing the fluild and filter and perhaps the PCS call or PM me if you do that but soon you will be in the market for a trans it will only be a band aid

MidwayAvenue

iTrader: (11)

how can i tell if my tranmission is truely slipping or something else...would there be a light? could it be fluid..ect..and whats the pcs?
thanks...also is it possible for converters to slip..i mean could the problem be the converter?

performabuilt

iTrader: (25)

Well yes a converter can slip if the sprag is bad, Also the lockup clutch can slip also , But it would be hard to tell you how to determine wether its a trans slip or converter slip well except for the lockup that would set a code if the converter clutch slipped 1870. Try to find someone local there with a stall and get them to drive your car and give there opinion , Stalls particularly if there loose can feel like the trans is slipping anyway and still be normal

MidwayAvenue

iTrader: (11)

well when i firlst got it put in it was fine a month ago...now somwetimes when i'm at a light and try and go the rpms go up barley moving then it'll catch and go...so should i just have someone check it out...also if the trans is slipping the ses light will or will not come on? thanks...if its the trans going i might need to get a loan and buy performabuil lvl 2 trans..lol
thanks

performabuilt

iTrader: (25)

No the check engine light would likley not come on from slipping trans, But based on what you are discribing I think you do have a slipping trans