Wonky Reverse in 84 245

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naverillsn001

I have a 1984 245 wagon (auto) with 183,000 miles. The transmission works
great in forward gears; shifts smoothly, etc. But when hot (especially
after stop/go driving), and ONLY when hot, it's hard to get it to
reverse... I shift into reverse, and it won't go until I rev hard (and
then it jumps into reverse, and I'm guessing that's not good for it). Is
this likely to be something a simple fluid/filter change might fix, or is
it likely some linkage trouble or other problem?
 
definitely check your fluid level. ATF reads a different level depending on
the temperature. a flush couldnt hurt either.
and what you described is a common symptom of low fluid.

Vic

[email protected] Ithaca, NY
 
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