[Supras] 88 Auto Trans

[Jeff Mohler]

If its a slippage problem..hes best to get rid of every ounce of the
old burnt fluid before adding anything.

Thick burnt fluid just wont hold line pressure.

On 10/16/06, Dave Henry <daveh at to4r.com> wrote:
> You can try a fluid with friction modifiers in it.  We use Case IH Hy-Tran
> in our race powerglides.  It has a strong friction modifier and really firms
> up the shifts.  This might solve your problem (at least temporarily) if it's
> actually a clutch slippage problem.
>
> Dave Henry
> www.boostwerx.com
> 701-730-6313
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joe Mama" <its4sale899 at yahoo.com>
> To: <supras at supras.com>
> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 10:52 AM
> Subject: Re: [Supras] 88 Auto Trans
>
>
> >I changed out the filter/screen this weekend.  Got
> > forward gears back, but still no reverse. Forward
> > slips in 3rd, when off the accelorator it seems to
> > disengage and does not go into overdrive.  When O/D
> > swiitch off it seems only to stay in second.
> >
> > First sign of problem was slipping from a stop, then
> > problem with higher speeds as above.  Now o.k. when
> > starting from stop, but higher speeds do not engage
> > higher gears and no reverse.  I was considering swap
> > to 5 speed, but I am lazy.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "supraman88" <supraman88 at verizon.net>
> > To: "Joe Mama" <its4sale899 at yahoo.com>,
> > Supras at supras.com
> > Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:35:34 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [Supras] 88 Auto Trans
> >
> >> 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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