Re: Stuck in park question

Posted by Peter Packard On 2010/9/9 2:01:46

G'day all especially Paul. I would like to comment that the harsh shift from L to H is due to the fact that you are manually changing from a band application in Low to a clutch pack in High. There is always some internal torsional confusion within the box as the Low band disengages and the High Range clutch pack engages. You mentioned that you drove it about 120 miles, do you know if the Direct Drive clutch engages? That is does the car feel like it has a solid drive over about 35 mph, when you lift your foot from the throttle does it get engine braking instantly? If you are not sure you need to check it out as the front pump should be shut down by the rear pump at this time or the trans will overheat fairly quickly if it stays on the front pump. As HH56 suggests, it may be prudent to drop the pan and sus out what is happening with the Park pawl. A change to fresh trans fluid would also be a good move. Best regards Peter Toet