[elky] Re: Lockup info

  • From: Robert Adams <elcam84@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2010 09:49:00 -0600

                  Yup there is a replacement valve. It has a teflon seal on
it that makes up for the gap. Got one of them if you need it but no
solenoids. Can send it to you with a fan harness. Gotta see if I have a
harness or if I have to make one up.


                             Robert Adams

On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 11:42 AM, Chris Lindh <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Wish I had a suggestion... I'd try the easy checks first.  I would
> post your problem to some other forums (G-Body, El Camino, etc.).
> Poking around the trans internals may be the only way to find out the
> cause... which is tough on a daily driver.
>
> On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 11:13 PM, John Christensen <johncgg@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> > Just got this off a forum for G-body:
> >
> > Re: 200 R4 Lockup problems
> > ________________________________
> > All it takes is just a particle of debris to cause the internal valves or
> > solenoids to stick...Lockup solenoid staying energized (not
> likely),lockup
> > solenoid sticking (highly likely) or converter clutch apply valve
> sticking
> > (very likely), or few other very unlikely causes. Unplug the 4 pin
> connector
> > on drivers side of trans, take for short drive; if still locking up in
> > second, it is the solenoid sticking (serviceable from inside the pan) or
> the
> > apply valve (located in side of front pump assembly, the valve CAN be
> > serviced in car).
> >
> > I am thinking the TCC apply valve could be the main culprit, because when
> I
> > take the power away, it still does not disengage. Is there a replacement
> > valve? Or is it just check balls and teflon seals?
> >
> > More research is needed. Thinking out loud to the car crowd...
> > JC
>
>
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