I know there are a lot of these, and I have read just about everything I can find about changing the transmission filter and pan gasgets (both). I will going to the auto parts store in the morning to get the needed supplies. I am hoping this will fix my issue.
The issue:
- Engine running, in park, no issues.
- Engine running, in any other gear selection (including neutral) I get a weird grinding noise.
- Also, in first gear car moves, then slips, then grabs hard, then slips, etc ...
- No slipping in reverse
I just got the VX, less than 48 hours ago actually. Previous owner said he knew about the slip and parked it once it started and hadn't driven it since. It worked well enough to get it onto a trailer, then back off again and into it's current parking spot, but sounds ... well it sounds like a dry grinding. I haven't yet check the fluid level as the VX is parked on a slight incline at the moment and I don't have a replacement gasket for the fill bolt. There is also a nice thick layer of what looks to be oil over everything underneath from the front to the back. I don't think this VX has ever been washed! LOL! However, there are no drips on the ground.
I am hoping that with a fluid/filter change it will cure it. Should I also get the "Lucas Transmission Fix" fluid? Or no?
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