Weird. Mine will be here in a few weeks. Haven't seen many posts on FLP tranny troubles, if fact this is the first I think. Please keep us posted. I suppose you checked the obvious like fluid level.

 

yes fluid level is ok, maybe very slight ovefill. could slight overfill cause this?

 

I don't know about overfill but I think the clutches are the last thing in line to get fluid so if you have a clogged filter or whatever it will slip, no question.

 

it could be the convertor too, i have an flp and never had that problem. check converor bolts too you never know.

 

I'm probably the least qualified person hear to talk about this but one more thing, you're vacuum line is in good shape right? That is it's not getting pinched and is not leaking etc.

 

I just installed the trans last thursday. Chuck said to take it easy for a few hundred miles. I have done so, but my question is, During a half throttle or maybe less jaunt...the trans has a major "shutter" like clutches grabbing and slipping. This has happened a few times when pulling out in traffic etc. Is this normal? untill I have a few hundred miles on it? I have not tried to contct chuck yet. will wait untill monday. Anyone?

 

Any new info?

 

Yes, I should have already updated.

Chuck is sending me a new trans, he said it sounds like the pump was bad in this one and he had no way of telling. He said this is a first for him and HE IS TAKING CARE OF VERY QUICKLY. I should have another trans by Friday.

SUPER SERVICE FROM CHUCK!!! I think I am just bad luck for everyone.

 

Sweet! I guess then they re-use the front pump from the core?

 

I ordered level IV, not sure what Fastlif got....
I kinda expected a new pump too but I suppose the new ones are bad too on occasion.

 

Hmmm... very interesting. Which level did you get? I would think that the Level III and IV should come with new hardened front pumps...

 

No matter how meticulous you are, sometimes there are things out of your control. There's no doubt that Chuck will take care of you, and it sounds like he already has. The one thing you DON'T have to worry about is Chuck giving you the run-around. He'll always take care of the situation so that you're 100% satisfied!