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Technical => Drivetrain Tech => Topic started by: 347Thunder on June 12, 2010, 07:25:27 PM

Title: BAD BAD NEWS!!!!!! Transmission trouble
Post by: 347Thunder on June 12, 2010, 07:25:27 PM
Well, the last 2 times I have driven my car the tranny has been getting extremely hot.(compared to normal) I have since changed the filter and the fluid, wich now it shifts a little harder.LOL. No slipping issues or anything working incorrectly. I am really stuck on this situation since I swore that if this tranny went out I would put a manual in the car, but I don't know what would be cheaper and hold up better. I had the AOD rebuilt 7 years ago and have nothing but love for it, but I would love to get my car in the low 11's by putting a 5 speed in the car.I don't think I can put a stock t-5 in the car with the HP I have but I might have to since looking at the tremec prices. I am open to suggestions and if anyone knows what might be wrong with my AOD.
Title: BAD BAD NEWS!!!!!! Transmission trouble
Post by: 347Thunder on June 13, 2010, 09:03:47 AM
help :punchballs:
Title: BAD BAD NEWS!!!!!! Transmission trouble
Post by: CoogarXR on June 13, 2010, 09:44:25 AM
Do you have a tranny temp gage, or are you just noticing more heat coming through the floor?
Title: BAD BAD NEWS!!!!!! Transmission trouble
Post by: boss9 on June 13, 2010, 09:48:12 AM
Are you running thru a separate cooler or the radiator ? Make sure your lines aren't clogged or restricted. Also, make sure you don't have a bunch of  in the fins.
Title: BAD BAD NEWS!!!!!! Transmission trouble
Post by: 347Thunder on June 13, 2010, 11:32:09 AM
Quote from: CoogarXR;325239
Do you have a tranny temp gage, or are you just noticing more heat coming through the floor?


Yes, I have a tranny temp gauge, and a few others lol. I always know what's going on:D
Title: BAD BAD NEWS!!!!!! Transmission trouble
Post by: 347Thunder on June 13, 2010, 11:34:05 AM
Quote from: boss9;325240
Are you running thru a separate cooler or the radiator ? Make sure your lines aren't clogged or restricted. Also, make sure you don't have a bunch of  in the fins.


The tranny cooler is new(20x10) without the radiator and I did blow out the lines that was the first thing I thought of LOL.
Title: BAD BAD NEWS!!!!!! Transmission trouble
Post by: 5.0 tbird on June 13, 2010, 03:01:36 PM
How hot is it getting?
Title: BAD BAD NEWS!!!!!! Transmission trouble
Post by: 347Thunder on June 13, 2010, 09:51:47 PM
longer I drive it the hotter it gets, it usually runs 165 but lately 210 before I have to shut it down don't want to burn it up.
Title: BAD BAD NEWS!!!!!! Transmission trouble
Post by: 5.8fastcat on June 13, 2010, 10:49:30 PM
Check over on

 http://www.clickclickracing.com

 Alot good AOD guys over there
Title: BAD BAD NEWS!!!!!! Transmission trouble
Post by: jrad235 on June 14, 2010, 12:20:11 AM
I always thought that 210 was in the acceptable range, what is your outside air temp? Definitely check in over at Clickclick though.
Title: BAD BAD NEWS!!!!!! Transmission trouble
Post by: 347Thunder on June 14, 2010, 10:06:42 AM
but it never stops climbing and the tranny temp should be close to engine temp(normal engine temp is 180*). I had both fans on trying to cool the fluid, the engine was 155* and the tranny continued to climb.
Title: BAD BAD NEWS!!!!!! Transmission trouble
Post by: V8Demon on June 14, 2010, 01:46:19 PM
Quote from: 347Thunder;325249
The tranny cooler is new(20x10) without the radiator and I did blow out the lines that was the first thing I thought of LOL.



New; as in the problem started after it was swapped?  How/Where is it mounted?
Title: BAD BAD NEWS!!!!!! Transmission trouble
Post by: 347Thunder on June 14, 2010, 02:46:14 PM
no, I have not done anything new but drive it, I was referring to him saying it might be dirty, and the old one was 7.5x15