1986 245 automatic tranny slipping
 

My latest project: a 245 that I just purchased has a slipping tranny. Upon arrival it would not engage in any gear. I replaced the strainer(which was gunky) and flushed the tranny. She ran fine for about 25 miles and then it started slipping. I pulled over checked the fluid level...seems correct. I started back up and she ran for less than a mile before slipping again. I managed to get to my destination by pulling over and shutting her down. I start up and she moves for less than a mile. Any suggestions? The previous owner says it would do same to him. Hed clean the strainer it would run some and the start slippng.
Please help
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Thanks,

Vic

RE: 1986 245 automatic tranny slipping
 

Thanks again. Hit the road today...not for long til it started slipping again...damn. Another thing I noticed. It will not shift into fourth gear. OD light is not on... Also after cleaning up my garage floor from the oil mess I found a small sreel ball....got me very worried. I only took of the oil pan, filter and the piece that comes out with the filter...it's like a chamber for the oil after the filter. I have no idea where the little ball came from...any ideas?
By the way, I'll be swapping the tranny out next weekend and relace it with one off a 1987 740 (non turbo also)...I believe it's the same.
Inputs/comment welcome.
Vic

RE: 1986 245 automatic tranny slipping
 

I would just try to do the tranny swap asap.
I wouldn't worry about the ball.