[Supras] 88 Auto Trans

[supraman88]

Oh, dear that's not good at all...

On mine, 2 of the solenoids need to be replaced, so I will have to drop the pan and dump out about 3 quarts of fluid.
It's black as the Ace of Spades, so this is NOT a good thing.

Generally, just draining and filling will not cause this condition, but a flushing will. 
In our cases, the Black fluid means the Friction Material has worn off the Clutches and Brakes and become suspended in the fluid, providing the friction needed to keep the car moving. By draining the fluid, you removed too much of the Friction Material, and now the 'naked' clutch plates have nothing to grab onto. 

This is a pretty grave situation, as it means removing the tranny from the car and tearing it down to replace the friction surfaces. About $1200 and no guarantees! (I can't understand how a tranny shop can charge so much and then not work!).

We now see why, when I first came here, my first question was how to install a W58 5-Speed into my NA '88!
Mine is well on it's way; I have to shift 'manually' because of the soleniods, and I am afraid to do it for the problem you just ran across!

I generally tell people with older cars that have not had regular tranny service, SAVE THE OLD FLUID! It may be the only thing keeping the car running!

Please, let us know what you find. I'm sure there are more than just you and I in this boat!

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Joe Mama 
  To: supraman88 
  Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 12:06 PM
  Subject: Re: [Supras] 88 Auto Trans


  It was slipping at first.  Very dirty fluid. Tried to swap out some of the fluid, now will not go into drive or reverse.

  Steve

  supraman88 <supraman88 at verizon.net> wrote:
    What's the matter with the Trans?
    What is it doing or not doing?
    It may be a simple fix...you hope!


    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: "Joe Mama" 
    To: 
    Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 1:32 PM
    Subject: [Supras] 88 Auto Trans


    > It looks like my trans is shot.
    >
    > Am looking for another one. Does anyone have any leads for used/rebuilt 
    > trans?
    >
    > Is there any difference between 1987 thur 1992 Supra trans?
    >
    > Is there any other cars that the trans will fit into an 88 NA with 
    > automatic?
    >
    > Steve
    >
    >
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