2nd tranny in 16 months!!!!!

[Axolot2]

Ok, so driving home from work yesterday, I lost 4th and 3rd. Just totally slipping and no engagement. I know that I'll have to take it in, but is there anyone out there who's had similar problem and gotten it fixed? If so, what ballpark $$ are we talking about?

A year ago november I installed a new, not reconditioned, transmission with torque converter, because it was leaking from somewhere and the old one had burnt up parts.

Well, I have absolutley babied this thing, not even a hard start from a light, and it's not leaking fluid now. It cost me $2400 last time and I don't want to spend that much again.

One year warranty up at the end of november '05.

I noticed 2 days ago that shifting into 4th, and then into 3rd, wasn't nearly as stiff, then yesterday - kaput!

I checked the fluid, full.
I drained the fluid, and no metal shaving or metallic look to it at all.
I refilled and it's the same, no 3rd or 4th.

What could it be?

Thanks,
Phill
Orlando, FL

[Mark B]

Usually once its slipping there is no way to save it. It will probably need to be rebuilt. I would take it back to the place that put in the new one and raise hell. That is rediculuous for a new trans to be slipping already. Even though the one year warranty is over, they may still honor the warranty since its so close or at least give you a big discount on the new one. (Mabey they will bill you for parts only.) If they dont offer any kind of deal... Take the car somewhere else & Dont give them your business ever again.

Invest in a trans fluid cooler once you get it fixed.

[fastTa]

It is common for the 4l60E's to lose the 3-4 clutch and band, but it should not do it right after being rebuilt. If it is just the 3-4 clutch and/or band, it is unlikely that anything else is hurt.

Nevertheless, I would definitely take it back to the builder and bitch.

[Firebirdcrazy]

Speaking of clutches does anyone know of a clutch switch that can set off a check engine light?