Problem w/ reverse: A4/SY3500/Tranny rebuild
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Problem w/ reverse: A4/SY3500/Tranny rebuild OK A4 w/ converter gurus:
Had the tranny rebuilt with mild shift kit and a few beefier parts, then installed SY3500. Car runs and feels great, my only problem is in reverse. Seems to have a "hitch" (or bucking) in it that transmits all the way to the rear when backing out of garage. Always more prominent when cold. I am hoping its just the stall of the converter, since reverse is such a low speed evolution. Any ideas on this one?
Had the tranny rebuilt with mild shift kit and a few beefier parts, then installed SY3500. Car runs and feels great, my only problem is in reverse. Seems to have a "hitch" (or bucking) in it that transmits all the way to the rear when backing out of garage. Always more prominent when cold. I am hoping its just the stall of the converter, since reverse is such a low speed evolution. Any ideas on this one?
Re: Problem w/ reverse: A4/SY3500/Tranny rebuild Doubt it is the converter. The converter doesn't change its rotation in reverse, so if you don't have the same problem in first gear, I would look at the tranny rebuild or possibly the tranny wasn't installed right.
But first, check the fluid <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
But first, check the fluid <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
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Re: Problem w/ reverse: A4/SY3500/Tranny rebuild Ragtop 99, Thanks for the input. The fluid is good and the tranny install is correct (did it ourselves). Now the rebuild, thats another story!! I dont feel like pulling that thing out again either. Oh well.
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Re: Problem w/ reverse: A4/SY3500/Tranny rebuild Sounds like a problem with the low/reverse clutch assy or piston. Take it back to the rebuilder. <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">
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Re: Problem w/ reverse: A4/SY3500/Tranny rebuild It was a problem with the rebuild. Dropped the pan and 2 good sized pieces of aluminum were in the pan. This is only with 12 passes and 1000 miles. Now I gotta decide which aftermarket tranny to go with.
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Re: Problem w/ reverse: A4/SY3500/Tranny rebuild [quote]Originally posted by Chris99WS6PWTMET:
<strong>It was a problem with the rebuild. Dropped the pan and 2 good sized pieces of aluminum were in the pan. This is only with 12 passes and 1000 miles. Now I gotta decide which aftermarket tranny to go with.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Hi Chris <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Sorry to hear about your tranny <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">
I’d look into either the new trans from Speed Inc, or an FLP unit. You could look into Yank’s trannies too. I’m getting a Speed Inc unit next month.
-Ryan
<strong>It was a problem with the rebuild. Dropped the pan and 2 good sized pieces of aluminum were in the pan. This is only with 12 passes and 1000 miles. Now I gotta decide which aftermarket tranny to go with.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Hi Chris <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Sorry to hear about your tranny <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">
I’d look into either the new trans from Speed Inc, or an FLP unit. You could look into Yank’s trannies too. I’m getting a Speed Inc unit next month.
-Ryan
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Re: Problem w/ reverse: A4/SY3500/Tranny rebuild Whats up Ryan! Thawing out up there yet? Weathers been good enoughto break trannies down here in FL!! LOL!! <img src="graemlins/gr_judge.gif" border="0" alt="[judgement]" />
I did some searches and made some phone calls to help make my decision on which one to go with. I ended up ordering the Pro Yank. It's overkill for my current set up but come late summer when I start adding more mods, I'll be glad I did it.
Take care brother. Good luck with your new tranny!
I did some searches and made some phone calls to help make my decision on which one to go with. I ended up ordering the Pro Yank. It's overkill for my current set up but come late summer when I start adding more mods, I'll be glad I did it.
Take care brother. Good luck with your new tranny!
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Re: Problem w/ reverse: A4/SY3500/Tranny rebuild [quote]Originally posted by Chris99WS6PWTMET:
<strong>Take care brother. Good luck with your new tranny!</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thanks, and you too! <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
The car will be out and about again very soon if we keep having these 40+ degree days here <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
<strong>Take care brother. Good luck with your new tranny!</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thanks, and you too! <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
The car will be out and about again very soon if we keep having these 40+ degree days here <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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