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Re: Auto Trans Slipping Badly Now :-(



>Jim,
>
>Thanks but unfortunately the easy things haven't helped.  I changed the
>DEXTRON and cleaned everything in the auto unit and put synthetic gear
>lube (Mobil) in the final drive over a year ago.  The new fluid helped the
>car's performance but never did fix the slipping problem.  Now the slipping is
>getting dangerous (ie., on the interstate :-)
>
>I will probably have to drop the trans and swap it with one from a wreck and
>hope for the best.
>
>Eric

Have you tried adjusting the vacuum modulator (see the Bentley manual, but I 
realize it may be too late for that.)  Try turning the adjuster a bit 
clockwise with the appropriate allen wrench.  Make sure you have the correct 
VM for your year.  What year is it?

Jim
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       Melissa Kepner                                    Jim Adney
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                             Madison, Wisconsin
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