95 ZJ 4.0 transmission problem
 

95 ZJ (automatic, 100k) slips into neutral between 2nd and 3rd.
I got the truck 2 years ago and I don't know when the transmission fluid was
changed.
Would flushing the tranny (and change the filter) solve the problem?

Thanks for your help.

Mike in Indiana

Re: 95 ZJ 4.0 transmission problem
 

If its low on fluid, possibly. Those are fairly hardy transmissions.
KH

Re: 95 ZJ 4.0 transmission problem
 

If its low on fluid, possibly. Those are fairly hardy transmissions.
KH

Re: 95 ZJ 4.0 transmission problem
 

If its low on fluid, possibly. Those are fairly hardy transmissions.
KH

Re: 95 ZJ 4.0 transmission problem
 

WMS did pass the time by typing:
> 95 ZJ (automatic, 100k) slips into neutral between 2nd and 3rd.
> I got the truck 2 years ago and I don't know when the transmission fluid was
> changed.
> Would flushing the tranny (and change the filter) solve the problem?

It might. Sounds like sticking valves or bands out of adjustment.

--
DougW

Re: 95 ZJ 4.0 transmission problem
 

WMS did pass the time by typing:
> 95 ZJ (automatic, 100k) slips into neutral between 2nd and 3rd.
> I got the truck 2 years ago and I don't know when the transmission fluid was
> changed.
> Would flushing the tranny (and change the filter) solve the problem?

It might. Sounds like sticking valves or bands out of adjustment.

--
DougW

Re: 95 ZJ 4.0 transmission problem
 

WMS did pass the time by typing:
> 95 ZJ (automatic, 100k) slips into neutral between 2nd and 3rd.
> I got the truck 2 years ago and I don't know when the transmission fluid was
> changed.
> Would flushing the tranny (and change the filter) solve the problem?

It might. Sounds like sticking valves or bands out of adjustment.

--
DougW

Re: 95 ZJ 4.0 transmission problem
 

"WMS" <mikecec@insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:d2jok6$9ul$1@mailhub227.itcs.purdue.edu...
> 95 ZJ (automatic, 100k) slips into neutral between 2nd and 3rd.
> I got the truck 2 years ago and I don't know when the transmission fluid
> was changed.
> Would flushing the tranny (and change the filter) solve the problem?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Mike in Indiana
>
>
>


I took it to the transmission place and hat it serviced. They found a
very small amount of metal shavings in the pan.
Then they offered to rebuild the transmission for $1,500-$1,800. I don't
thinkt that is a good idea for such an old truck.

Anyway, theiy test drove it before they working on it and called it "a
very mild 2-3 flare". (If this was mild, what would 'serious' feel
like???)

On Saturday I went on a 200 miles trip and it seemed to shift much
better. Now the 'flare' only happens within the first 10-15 minutes.

Looks like I have to keep my eyes peeled for a new truck.

Thanks for your input.

Mike in Indiana

Re: 95 ZJ 4.0 transmission problem
 

"WMS" <mikecec@insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:d2jok6$9ul$1@mailhub227.itcs.purdue.edu...
> 95 ZJ (automatic, 100k) slips into neutral between 2nd and 3rd.
> I got the truck 2 years ago and I don't know when the transmission fluid
> was changed.
> Would flushing the tranny (and change the filter) solve the problem?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Mike in Indiana
>
>
>


I took it to the transmission place and hat it serviced. They found a
very small amount of metal shavings in the pan.
Then they offered to rebuild the transmission for $1,500-$1,800. I don't
thinkt that is a good idea for such an old truck.

Anyway, theiy test drove it before they working on it and called it "a
very mild 2-3 flare". (If this was mild, what would 'serious' feel
like???)

On Saturday I went on a 200 miles trip and it seemed to shift much
better. Now the 'flare' only happens within the first 10-15 minutes.

Looks like I have to keep my eyes peeled for a new truck.

Thanks for your input.

Mike in Indiana

Re: 95 ZJ 4.0 transmission problem
 

"WMS" <mikecec@insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:d2jok6$9ul$1@mailhub227.itcs.purdue.edu...
> 95 ZJ (automatic, 100k) slips into neutral between 2nd and 3rd.
> I got the truck 2 years ago and I don't know when the transmission fluid
> was changed.
> Would flushing the tranny (and change the filter) solve the problem?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Mike in Indiana
>
>
>


I took it to the transmission place and hat it serviced. They found a
very small amount of metal shavings in the pan.
Then they offered to rebuild the transmission for $1,500-$1,800. I don't
thinkt that is a good idea for such an old truck.

Anyway, theiy test drove it before they working on it and called it "a
very mild 2-3 flare". (If this was mild, what would 'serious' feel
like???)

On Saturday I went on a 200 miles trip and it seemed to shift much
better. Now the 'flare' only happens within the first 10-15 minutes.

Looks like I have to keep my eyes peeled for a new truck.

Thanks for your input.

Mike in Indiana