Toms 50th Ani
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I had the transmission fluid changed during a service just recently and since i had the VT back, on a cold start, the tranny slips heaps untill about 30 or so seconds. Still slips a bit under economy mode while still warming up between 1-2-3 gears and when the engines at normal temp, it drives fine but give it some gas while shifting between 1-2 or 2-3 and it'll slowly shift (sometimes).
Took it to one auto mechanic and pretty much claimed straight up that it's the seals that are going hard which means a total rebuild = $2000+..
Another Auto mech and checked the fliud which was still fresh, full and not burnt. Suggested maybe the filter wasn't installed correctly and/or some of the servos might be playing up (cant quite remember) but either way, the tranny needs to come out for a good inspection (approx $300-$400) and around $600 to get my stage 2 shift kit installed at the same time.
Anyone got some suggestions on what I can do? Apperently driving around as it is isn't going to do short term damage so hopefully it can hold out and buy me time to scrape up some funds..
I had the transmission fluid changed during a service just recently and since i had the VT back, on a cold start, the tranny slips heaps untill about 30 or so seconds. Still slips a bit under economy mode while still warming up between 1-2-3 gears and when the engines at normal temp, it drives fine but give it some gas while shifting between 1-2 or 2-3 and it'll slowly shift (sometimes).
Took it to one auto mechanic and pretty much claimed straight up that it's the seals that are going hard which means a total rebuild = $2000+..
Another Auto mech and checked the fliud which was still fresh, full and not burnt. Suggested maybe the filter wasn't installed correctly and/or some of the servos might be playing up (cant quite remember) but either way, the tranny needs to come out for a good inspection (approx $300-$400) and around $600 to get my stage 2 shift kit installed at the same time.
Anyone got some suggestions on what I can do? Apperently driving around as it is isn't going to do short term damage so hopefully it can hold out and buy me time to scrape up some funds..