My AOD trans is pooched..

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My AOD trans is pooched..

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Man, I just got it running and put new rubber on it and I find out that the trans is toast. :roll:
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Re: My AOD trans is pooched..

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What's broken?
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Re: My AOD trans is pooched..

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Not sure, once it hits 60km it drops out of gear.
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Re: My AOD trans is pooched..

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Are you sure pressure cable is adjusted properly?
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Re: My AOD trans is pooched..

Post by Dave »

I was going to say that with a trans in good condition, it's usually the improper adjustment of the cable that causes failure.
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