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Engine & Drivetrain
2-3 Slip - Scared Newbie Needs Some Guidance
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 743510" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>Chris M.</p><p></p><p>That is precisely why I do not recommend doing the EPC adjustment, especially if the tranny is already slipping. I beleive the EPC adjustment should only be done on a lsipping transmission only if you are immediately driving the vehicle to a dealer to trade it in !</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>All 5R55E transmission problems are related to the valvebody. by upping the EPC pressure you can temporarily mask the problem, but it's not the cure. It's probably fine as a preventative measure to avoid the slipping, but once it starts, the EPC does not solve the problem, only hides if for a short while...In your case, a very short while.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>It's like the guy wh gets an xray and ther doctor tells him he needs to have a very expensive operation. They guy says I cannot afford that kind of money ! So the doctor tells him for just a few dollars he can touchup the xrays !!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Sorry, 'm not making fun of your situation, but an $18 tranny service is very questionable. The cheap fix usually turns out to be more expensive.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The proper fix is to replace the valvebody and valvebody gasket, as well as replacing the solenoid pack...All the solenoids, not just one. That will typically cost about $500, and that's only if the clutches and bands were not seriously damaged by the slipping.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 743510, member: 52972"] Chris M. That is precisely why I do not recommend doing the EPC adjustment, especially if the tranny is already slipping. I beleive the EPC adjustment should only be done on a lsipping transmission only if you are immediately driving the vehicle to a dealer to trade it in ! All 5R55E transmission problems are related to the valvebody. by upping the EPC pressure you can temporarily mask the problem, but it's not the cure. It's probably fine as a preventative measure to avoid the slipping, but once it starts, the EPC does not solve the problem, only hides if for a short while...In your case, a very short while. It's like the guy wh gets an xray and ther doctor tells him he needs to have a very expensive operation. They guy says I cannot afford that kind of money ! So the doctor tells him for just a few dollars he can touchup the xrays !!:D Sorry, 'm not making fun of your situation, but an $18 tranny service is very questionable. The cheap fix usually turns out to be more expensive. The proper fix is to replace the valvebody and valvebody gasket, as well as replacing the solenoid pack...All the solenoids, not just one. That will typically cost about $500, and that's only if the clutches and bands were not seriously damaged by the slipping. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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