My transmission has started to noticibly slip and delays engaging on startup. I have 110,000 miles on the unit and have had no problems untill now. The fluid level and condition seems fine. Is this somthing major or possibly caused by something simple? Any suggestions on what I could check before having to take it to a shop??

 

Welcome ot the site. The delay on start up is probably normal...let it warm up in Neutral (not Park) for a few seconds.<br>The slipping could be serious, depending on when and under what conditions the slip occurs.<br><br>You might check the TV cable adjustment to make sure that is sending the correct signal to the VB.<br>I recommend that you call Tom Meers at BlackMountain Diesel or Bill Kondolay at diesel transmission technologies.<br>george

 

jonesr2:<br><br>Let me also welcome you to the website!!<br><br>I concur with everything &quot;Smokey&quot; has already<br>told you. Tom or Will Meers @ &quot;Black Mountain<br>Diesel&quot; will be able to help you. Their phone <br>number is: (859) 234-3111.<br><br>My &quot;stock&quot; transmission lasted until 98,000<br>miles. At that point, it began displaying<br>&quot;symptons&quot; similar to what you are experiencing.<br>Once the transnsmission was torn down we<br>found that the primary clutch packs were<br>heavily worn, the seals pretty well gone<br>and the stock torque converter also shot!<br>If you have that many miles on the tranny<br>you have done well. But, I would recommend<br>you getting it rebuilt very soon before more<br>damage is done! <br><br>I highly recommend the ATS system!<br><br>Good luck!<br><br>--------<br>John_P

 

First, check level, with truck running place in drive then in reverse and then in neutral, then check level on dipstick.<br>Second, there is a check valve in the transmission cooler line which can malfunction and allow the torque converter to drain down overnite. Not a problem. Either replace the line or just place transmission in neutral for 30 secs before driving off.