hello i been checking the forums and could not find an answer to my problem
what my car is doing when i start the car put in reverse or drive it takes awhile before it engages in gear.The transmission shifts smooth thru all gears and i have changed the transmission filter and added new tranny oil thinking that was the problem i checked my codes and i dont have one.I was thinking it could be the TCM but im running out of ideas any help would be greatful
again thank you guys

 

Any ideas guys??

 

i changed the TCM today and its still doing the same thing

 

The symptoms you describe suggest:
1) Transmission fluid is low, or
2) Transmission rebuild may be coming up.

Sounds like #1 is covered, so I'd find a transmission shop you trust and ask for a diagnosis.

Sorry.

 

Thank you for your response another thing that I changed was the linkage found that it was missing the rubber bushings
Transmission still doing the same gonna flush the transmission and ride it till it breaks

 

My impression is that these transmissions are pretty bulletproof. Anyone else have an opinion? You might look into getting a trannie from a wrecking yard if you can find a donor car w/about 150K, that is clearly there because of body damage. Get VIN, check the Carfax for service history, and take your chances--I think they might be pretty good. Easier and cheaper to drop and install donor trannie than do a rebuild. Change filter, ATF, and off you go!

 

Agreed.

 

Quick update guys I flushed the transmission a few times and its seems to to be working better no delay from reverse to drive any ideas on how to drain the torque converter??

 

There is no drain hole for the TC. You can either:

a- drain + fill, or
b- flush.

I think you have done all you need to do.

 

Tranny problems on my 960 were traced to the neutral gear selector switch on the side of the transmission. (Open up the switch, clean and replace old dielectric grease, re-streach two springs, and carefully regrind contacts flat.) With my 1995 960, my main problems stemmed from 17 year old electrical connnections with the switch connector on the other side of transmission. That connector is part of the switch assembly and the wiring harness connector only comes with a new wiring harness. I cut them off and replaced them with two standard 4-wire trailer connectors to connect up the 8 wires. Works pretty good.
I've been advised not to even try to drain the torque converter since it's VERY difficult to properly bleed out all the air. Running it not properly bled can do damage.
NAPA has a product that does rejuvenate torque converters - Dr. Tranny; $9 US. It's a chemical that eliminated my TC shudder completely. Good luck.

 

Those connectors are underneath the Heater Valve, which is known to leak. Connector should have really been covered / protected. Tie a plastic bag around it and root-cause is eliminated.

 

Just a quick update guys i was still having issues with the transmission so i decided to change the filter again and found that it was plugged with some gray crap replaced and tranny is not having any issues so im hoping that took care if it thanks guys for your ideas