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Torque converter playing up maybe. ?

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Anyway,

My VF 2014 Evoke Sportswagon has 185000 Klm on it. Fairly sure the TC is starting to head South.

That would be resonable concidering the milage on it and it's going in the shop for diagnosis on Tuesday.

Does that sound about right to you guys. ? The car has been sensational by the way and not at all worried about this issue and put it down to fair wear and tare.

Thanks for ya feed back. TA.
 

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Well maintained vehicles that aren’t abused can last much more than 185000kms without serious issues. But why not describe the conditions you’re actually experiencing so forum members have some information to work with.

Making a conclusion and asking if it’s correct isn’t the best approach to take ;)
 

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Ok then.
When i start up the motor it sounds normal but when i put it in gear reverse or drive i get a whinning sounds. Not a rattle or other weird noise but a distinct whinning sounds. When i move off the noise totally disappears after a minute or so.
This started around 1 month ago and is slowly getting worse. Now when i put it in gear i can feel a slight clunk where as before it was smooth.
Once moving down the road the gear changes are smooth and feel perfectly normal so that sort of brings me to the TV may be my problem.
Im hoping this is the case because it's not an expensive fix, around 1500 buks.
Im giving it to a specialist automatic rebuilder to diagnose. Just askin if anyone else has had this problem around 180 K's.

Thanks.
 

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Ok, that’s clearer :)

Unfortunately I’m not sure what would make the whining noise. What’s the trans fluid like? When was it last changed? Have there been any trans fluid leaks?

If fluid hasn’t been changed in 50,000 to 70,000 kms maybe try a fluid flush and filter change first.

Obviously it’d be easy to check trans fluid if Holden bothered to put a dipstick on their gearboxes but that would have cost a tenner in extra parts and manufacturers are cheap buggers.

Other forum members may be able to add some more relevant comments :cool:

But do let us know what the specialist says once he’s looked at it :)

ps: auto whines could be from partially blocked filter or low fluid, it’s less likely to be TC issues so I’d think first step would be a professional filter and fluid flush rather than a rebuild. I say that cause google says TC whines are usually accompanied by shifting issues but you’re not having such problems.
 
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Yep,how often do you service the trans?
 

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Yep,how often do you service the trans?

+1

Get a full flush done. My bet is you are on your original fluid..?

IMO trans should be serviced every 40000kms under normal driving and 20000kms under 'severe operating conditions'..(look those up..they aren't as 'severe' as you'd think). And no more than two years in any case.

transmission/diff servicing is the single most overlooked part of vehicle maintenance.
 

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+1

Get a full flush done. My bet is you are on your original fluid..?

IMO trans should be serviced every 40000kms under normal driving and 20000kms under 'severe operating conditions'..(look those up..they aren't as 'severe' as you'd think). And no more than two years in any case.

transmission/diff servicing is the single most overlooked part of vehicle maintenance.
As a matter of interest does Holden recommend a service of the auto transmission at any particular mileage or service? I hadn't thought about this but lucky my car has only done 36,000km.
 

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The service interval on Auto trans required by Holden is 150,000 KLM which in my opinion is stretching it a bit. Anyway that's it.
I bought this vehicle at 172000 KLM as it was owned by a company and used exclusively for country runs. Full service history and clean as.
I had a full mechanical check done and it came up clean with no issues.
My concern was this, When was the last service done on the Auto transmission so I rang the Holden dealer who had done the last service. They came back with an Auto service at 155,000 KLM. That's drop the pan and replace the fluid but not do a full flush which is drain the torque converter. Dude told me Holden do not require it.
I had an Auto trans cooler fitted not long after I bought the vehicle and had the guy test my Auto trans fluid just to confirm it was good. He give it a big tick and said it was all good. Im towing a van hence the fitting of the cooler.
So here I am now with this whinning issue. ? Only happens when the vehicle is cold and is only there for the minute or so until I start rolling but it is getting a tad louder and the very slight clunk when put in forward or reverse.
If this is cured by a proper Auto trans service of the torque converter I'll be extremely happy.
With the above information does this sound probable ?
Dunno.
I'm always onto proper servicing of the Auto trans because the cost to rebuild a box in this vehicle is quite frightenning to say the least.
Thanks.
 

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Further more there are no leaks from the box. It is dry as under there so something is going on inside and it's not lack of fluid.
Ta.
 

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just see how a proper service does and get all the solenoids purged ect they have a self clean to get all oil out and freshened up when u service it, these autos are all solenoid/valve controlled no physical control from the shifter at all, 150k service life jees if i had one id get it done every 2 years max
 
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