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happyday *
Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 11 Location: Vancouver bc
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 17:59 Post subject: Transmission acting up |
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Good day,
i have a 1991 isuzu trooper that recently had its transmission rebuilt. Yesterday i notivced that it clunked when i placed it in drive and reverse in addition, I stopped for a stop light and when it turned green i proceeded however my truck had a stuttered movement almost like i was hittinbg the brake on and off then it drove ok..then i accelerated and ot did the same thing...i parked it in the garage and noticed that my tranny fluid was low and looked like it had foam...
any ideas what coould be..could it be that i was loew on tranny fluid?
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markymoan *******
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 16267 Location: Naughty Step
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 18:34 Post subject: |
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Hi and Welcome,
Yeh, it sounds like it was low, have you topped it up ? and what colour was the fluid ? _________________ |
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happyday *
Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 11 Location: Vancouver bc
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 19:18 Post subject: Thank you |
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hello markymoan,
Firstly thank you for the prompt responce
The fluid was very low and it was dark..it appeared to be lighter in color than transmission fluid would usualy be, however, it was hard to tell as it was dark out..if it was lighter what could that indicate?
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Philp *******
Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 3869 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 19:25 Post subject: |
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Clean transmission fluid is usually a clear red colour, dark dirty looking fluid is generally not a good sign as it often indicates worn/burnt internals. If its foaming then its definitely low, top it up and check it every day for a while. _________________ Phil
96 or is it a 98 Isuzu Bighorn Lotus |
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markymoan *******
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 19:25 Post subject: |
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You did mention foaming, air in the fluid would make it look lighter (like the head on a beer) I would be more worried if it was brown rather than pinky red.
I would top it up to max and see how it goes, hopefully it has not caused any damage _________________ |
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happyday *
Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 11 Location: Vancouver bc
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 19:52 Post subject: Thank you |
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Thank you Philip and Markymoan
I only drove aprox half a block when this occured so i hope that it if damage is present its minimal.. ..I was curious if it was light brown in the event my eyes were not working as well in the dark) what would that indicate?
any suggested brands of trans oil to use?
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markymoan *******
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 16267 Location: Naughty Step
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 19:56 Post subject: |
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Brown fluid would indicate that its burned or very old,
Dont know about brands but I think Dextron 3 is the spec _________________ |
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greasemonkey Lifetime member
Joined: 04 Nov 2006 Posts: 1024 Location: bury st edmunds, suffolk
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Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:57 Post subject: |
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Dextron 3,4 or 5 can be used they are backward compatable - don't forget the check is with the engine running - on level ground run through all the gears for 20-30 seconds in each gear - select neutral and remove the bung or dip the level
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Steve _________________ Isuzu Vehicross 3.2 V6 The Silver Bullet
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the flower man *******
Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 1624 Location: north kent
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Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:09 Post subject: |
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i would change the box oil anyway mate and top up to the required level. _________________ presumption is the mother of all f**kups |
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happyday *
Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 11 Location: Vancouver bc
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 17:27 Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the input
well, after further investigations..i noticed that transmission fluidn had seeped into my rad..obviously i blew the tranny cooler..so after alot of cleaning,flushing (GOD what a mess),buying a new rad,thermostat etc..it intially began to overheat so i flushed it again nad it was ok.
HOWEVER..next concern...my tranny does not work well..and fluid looks pink..obviously water went into my tranny oil..I would assume this is why it is not moving or shifting very well..what is the best way to clean out or flush the water from the tranny..would the water cause a transmission to not work well? I am assuming yes as it is what is happening...on a good note..the transmission oil does not smell burnt or look brown..it is pinkish..
so how do i rid myself of the water..and does anyone know the size of the transmission drain plug..it looks to be quite large
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markymoan *******
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 16267 Location: Naughty Step
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 17:53 Post subject: |
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Drain the fluid then top it up, run for a few mins, then repeat, do this until the fluid you drain is the same as the stuff you put in.
The water most likley emulsified with the fluid causing the shifting problem _________________ |
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happyday *
Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 11 Location: Vancouver bc
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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:59 Post subject: one more question |
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Hello and Thank you for all the great pointers
I am having a heck of a time trying to figure out what size the transmission drain plug is..i recently moved and my socket set tipped over and..what a mess.
i called a isuzu dealership and the guy argued that 1991 does not have a drain plug...mine does (in addition to the overflow plug)..doing some research i discovered that some trooper model have them..kinda like the 1996 trooper with 4L30-E transmission...
does anyone know what size of socket i will need?
How much tranny fluid will it take after I drain it completly?
Thanks again
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