T700 weak?

[Shifty1]

Hey

Just thought I'd have a ramble.. the VN's transmission died back in august, so i got a changeover one which was in GOOD condition. Now, the exact same problem has come up as with the first one.. its delayed when going into reverse from anywhere (Park of either Drives) and when its cold it doesnt change the best.. its USUALLY alright when its warm... once it slipped into neutral..

Are T700's really that weak? Or am I just pushing it too hard?

 

[Emackulation]

From what ive been TOLD, they are a quite strong box, but I too have my doubts. I had been through 2 in the VN and the GTS had its loose 3rd gear. I have had the GTS one rebuilt with a heavy duty drive shell and other parts, its really holding its ground now though.

 

[Immortality]

there pretty good transmissions, it's just the way GM designed em to give a nice long smooth shift, it's actaully bad for the box because when things slip(during the shift) they wear out. better off getting your box reco'd with some decent parts and get a shift kit and corvette servo and it will live a long happy life. also a regular service won't hurt it either. another good addition is a decent transcooler. the factory one is pretty average

 

[Shifty1]

there pretty good transmissions, it's just the way GM designed em to give a nice long smooth shift, it's actaully bad for the box because when things slip(during the shift) they wear out. better off getting your box reco'd with some decent parts and get a shift kit and corvette servo and it will live a long happy life. also a regular service won't hurt it either. another good addition is a decent transcooler. the factory one is pretty average

Yeah, I was considering that until I lost my job.. and it has been serviced.. next service is due in 10,000km... its just losing power again..

 

[VL-187]

there a pretty strong box, just not the smoothest i recon...
like immortality said, have it reconditioned with a shift kit n corvette servos n it will be much better... i plan on doing that very soon...

 

[jet_pilot]

the t700 is standard in the vp v6's am i correct? i think they are dam tough ive givin mine a hiding and found out the previous owner flogged it as well for 6 year's not a problem im going to get it rebuilt when i get a stage 2 shift kit and vette servo tho

 

[hemi01]

That set of symptoms seems quite common throughout past posts. Mine does it as well.

Has anyone been able to fix the slow engagement of 1st/reverse in their box without going to a full rebuild?

Might it be low fluid pressure, blocked oilways, easily blocked filter or degraded trans fluid?

 

[Boonz]

worn clutch packs and low pump pressure combined cause slow engagement into 1st/reverse.

 

[Shifty1]

Yeah, ive been told the pump is responsible... last time i just changed it... but this time i cant even do that.. might try replacing the pump..

 

[PREDATR]

they are weak i have killed 2x T700s in my VN and i drive it hard but not stupid and i do look after it

they are only strong if u spend the money to strengthen them in stock form they are a waste of space.