Sorry for not being clearer before about what was done. The low/reverse band and the governor were not the only things done... but being just a transmission dummy, I thought they were the only appropriate things to mention... my bad.
I appreciate your advice about the governor... sounds like a very plausable explaination... and it makes a lot of sense thinking about some of the transmission manuals i've been reading today.
I agree the the job was botched. That will be the last time that particular mechanic touches my transmission. To answer your other questions, the person who did the work was a chrysler mechanic in my area and i'd rather not use his name... not polite. I did get my money back however... without hassle I might add. (for the labour... I still paid for the seals, filter, etc.)
The original reason I brought the van in was the same symptoms I'm having now (stick in first when cold and no kickdown on deceleration) plus loss of reverse. My reverse is back, but the other problems persist.
Here is my question, do you think I should try to get the governor cleaned (I won't say again... he said he cleaned it, but now i'm not sure.. i'd say not) or is that a lost cause and I should get it replaced (which wouldn't bother me in the slightest if it'd be quicker and a sure bet).
Thanks A Lot
Jason C.