TRANSMISSION 1993 850

[res0t3iu]

I knew it was coming after reading this newsgroup. But I was too slow
in dumping the car. Just got a new (rebuilt) transmission. $2,700.
after recently replacing the evaporator at about $1,200. I pushing
$5,000 this year in maintenance costs. I'm going back to Japanese
cars.

 

[res0t3iu]

My '93 has only about 105,000 miles. It has been to the dealer every
5,000 miles for all recommended services, including the so called
transmission "power flush". This was done as a result of the mechanic
noting that the transmission oil was "dirty". That was about a year
or two ago. I'm sure, as I thought at the time, it was a sign of
impending failure. Anyway, there we no other obvious warning signs.
When the failure actually occurred, the transmission would "chatter"
as I pulled away from a stop. The clutches/bands were slipping
between shifts if I put much stress on them. It wasn't catastrophic
and I was able to feather foot it over to the dealer with no slippage
at all. On the positive side, the new transmission operates more
smoothly and is a real improvement. Norm

 

[Stephen M. Henning]

Did your transmission give off any warnings, noises etc. before going?

No. It had had all scheduled maintenance and worked perfectly.

What did it do when it did go?

It acted like it was out of fluid. It would go a ways if you reved up
the engine. Then it finally wouldn't move at all.

How many miles on your car and in what condition?

145,000 miles and it was in perfect condition. I kept it until it had
185,000 mile and then sold it for $5,000 and got a V70 XC.