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Loosing Over Drive every so often

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Old 09-05-2007, 02:24 PM
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By the sounds of it that would seem to be the cheapest fix....huh. If I have a change I'm going to try to burp the cooling system as Bill Buttermore suggests. In the mean time I think I'll use the over ride switch since the summer is coming to an end. If all else fails maybe I'll pick up a tranny cooler at NEBF 08 assuming there is one and I'm invited.

My 2 options are:

1. Keep the engine temperature below 195 degrees
2. Install a secondary tranny cooler to keep the tranny fluid below acceptable levels.
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Performing another trans service may help as well.

You don't need an invite to attend the next NEBF.
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doing a 180* state will help also. If you keep the stock Trans cooler.
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Do you think another tranny service would keep the tranny fluid from heating up to much since I believe that'* why the OD is not kicking in.


As for not needing an invite, one think I've learned in life is to never assume your invited to a function unless you've been asked. By the time NEBF 08 comes around, I may have overstayed my welcome. You've got to be getting to know me by now Boosty.
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Hi there Bandito, I have a new 180 drilled stat installed already. Thanks for the suggestion.
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There is tremendous value in replacing the external OEM cooler and bypassing the line through the radiator.

If the core in the Radiator is restricted, it'* reducing line pressure in your trans.
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