[elky] Re: Lockup info

  • From: John Christensen <johncgg@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:45:29 -0600

Sounds like a plan. Just let me know what is is with postage.

I'll look for the solenoid.

Hopefully, I can open it up just once to fix all this.

Thanks,
JC

On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 9:49 AM, Robert Adams <elcam84@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>                   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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