Mark Johnson

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Hey guys- truck is stock, save for a tune. Thing is, lately I've noticed when slowing down for a right hander at an intersection, going thru the turn then reapplying the gas it's like the tranny is hunting for a second, then it downshifts and everything is back to normal. I've only notived this recently, the truck has 91k on the clock, could it be time for a shift kit/ valve body. I don't race or pound on the truck per se.............
Thanks

truckmann

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Sounds like the trans is on it's way out. I doubt if a shift kit is going to help you.

performabuilt

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Since this is happening in a turn before I condemed the trans I would check and top off the fluid levels .

Mark Johnson

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Thanks, Perform. I checked the fluid and it was low. I'll keep ya posted. I was hopeing to get 150k outta the trans. BTW, might a shift kit/ valve body help any at this point in the life of the transmissin, I always thought this was about the time.........

performabuilt

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You might consider the transgo SK kits , I wouldnt do the hd2 at this time in the trans life but the sk kit will let you firm shifts a little and address possible future lockup issues before they happen.
Of course theres allways something to be said for "if it anit broke dont fix it too"

budhayes3

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That was my thinking too...as the body rolls, the fluid sloshes to one side.

Since the fluid was low I'd be checking for a leak somewhere, unless it just wasn't filled completely during the last service...

Mark Johnson

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Well guys- it was the fluid level. not only runs smoother now but no more of that lost sensation with the trans. I think I can put off that shift kit for a few more miles, now..................