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95 sl2 automatic - post diyer trans r&r

well, i have made a couple posts about my 95 sl2 automaic trans problems, thought i would make one more

i would say after changing the bad origanal trans for a junkyard trans myself, i'd say that it was a pretty big job for a diy-er

i have some automotive background, but boy did changing that trans s*ck, i spent the better part of two days on it and had to get a little help on getting the engine/trans in and out. on the second test drive i started having problems. i found out it was just a connector that wasnt on all the way, on the alternator of all things.

the junkyard trans works, it bangs into 4th pretty hard under light load, shifts ok under normal load, and i still have a check engine light to deal with (probably another loose connector).

i guess i would have to say i dont reccomend doing a trans change in your garage on the weekend. i think i would have rather paid the local shop rates. ymmv

thanks, DaveV

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Dave V
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If you've got the old tranny still, hang onto it. It sounds like you might need it in the future :(

BTW, find out how hard it is to rebuild yourself. That can be a lot of fun, esp if you've got a parts washer to basically sterilize everything inside, which along with getting the clearences right will go a long way towards making a rebuild last. Really, all you do is open it, clean it, rplace al the seals and frictions, and button it up with everything to spec. I did a friend's C6 and it wasn't too bad - the biggest headache was manuall cleaning everything, otherwise, it came apart one day (about

4 hours to get it all apart), cleaned and went back together in a day, too. It's an easier job than swapping them is, trust me :)
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Philip Nasadowski

Do you know if there are any quality additives that will work for the saturn automatic trans ?

a friend that works at a GM dealer suggested Justice Brothers

thanks, DaveV

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Dave V

IMHO, additives really aren't worth it. Fix the problem, don't try to cover it up. If your seals are shot, they're shot, period. Seal sweller, leak stoppers, etc won't really do much.

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Philip Nasadowski

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