Thread: Transmission problem(s)

So lets start this off. I have a few issues I'd like to discuss.

1. My RPMS jump up and down while I drive on the highway and put a load on the engine ( I believe after reading Triple Edges web site that its the TCC valve)

2. When my transmission shifts into 3rd under very light throttle is goes very quickly, because of this it like chugs a little.

3. I get a vibration on the highway SOME TIMES. It can get better or worse. Things I've eliminated are, wheel bearings (had one replaced other is fine), control arm bushings (replaced a little while ago), rotated tires, axles are fine (drive side was replaced as boot tore)

I want to just make sure its going to last as I don't want to blow the trans up. I installed a ZZP shift kit (I regret getting it as its a waste of money, I will buy an intense shift kit and replace it.....maybe the issue with 3rd shifting to quickly?) and changed over to Dex 6 fluid.

Your TCC lockup along with your transmission is about to go out. Mine lasted about 1000 miles after it started doing it. Some people's have lasted about 10,000. So it really just depends.


When it was all said and done I had black transmission fluid and a car that lost all gears except park. When it sat for a while it would act like I had a 6000 stall. But it moved...A little.

Checked trans fluid when I changed it and it looked about right for fluid thats never been changed. now its brand new. I can see the TCC valve being screwed up. I should take it to the shop and have them check it out. Think my warrenty place will give me **** for the shift kit. This issue was there before any of this but I thought a fluid chagne and new filter would help and for the $30 extra threw in a shift kit. Not that I'll tell them about it or the shop..... If the shop doesn't find anything I'll have them write down exactly what they didn't find and everything. Just to cover my ass.