Last night I was coming home from Wollongong when I noticed the gearshift in my 4sp auto was acting different. By different I mean flaring a bit before kickdown, sitting at higher revs while cruising, etc. I was doing about 100 when I went to overtake a truck and the car kicked back a gear but hit the rev limiter, so I had to duck back in behind the truck. Eventually by playing around with it in manual mode, I worked out I had no 2nd gear. I had this transmission strengthened by Preston Automatics in Melbourne about 6 months ago, so I wasn't really expecting anything to go wrong so soon. Anyway, 1st, 3rd and 4th gears seem to be ok and was just wondering what are people thoughts. Do you think it will require a full rebuild, or is this a common thing with modded autos that can be easily fixed without major overhaul? It's going into Ford tomorrow for a service anyway, so I will get them to check the fluid so I can pass the info onto Preston's to help see if they can diagnose it from their end.

Rob

Have you found it yet Rob? Try looking behind the sofa, that's where most things are lost.

That sucks man!! Looks like Kewish may have a busy July this year.

Is is Behind your fridge? what about under the seats in you car? i lose heaps of stuff there.....

If its rebuilt and 6 months old surly preston autos would rework it for you?

That sucks man!!  Looks like Kewish may have a busy July this year.

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I don't think I can wait that long Phil. Especially since I'm not a definate starter anyway for big vic weekend. I may end up ripping the gearbox out and sending it to Melbourne without me.

If its rebuilt and 6 months old surly preston autos would rework it for you?

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Maybe.

I've done around 30 to 35 thousand k's since the rebuild. If I just have to wear the shipping and removal/refit cost I spose I should be happy. Will be intersting to see what they say. BTW - This isn't to turn into a bag out Prestons thread by any means. I Just want to see what people think and if have had similar experiences, what were the outcomes.

I have just recently had a similar problem, which turned out to be a snapped kevlar band. Replaced in 2 days under warranty and all is well.

Regards

M G

I have just recently had a similar problem, which turned out to be a snapped kevlar band. Replaced in 2 days under warranty and all is well.

Regards

M G

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Thanks M.G.

Interesting. When I had the box rebuilt, I was told they weren't kevlar bands that were used. They used Hi-Energy. Anyone know what they are and what's the difference?

I have just recently had a similar problem, which turned out to be a snapped kevlar band. Replaced in 2 days under warranty and all is well.

Regards

M G

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Thanks M.G.

Interesting. When I had the box rebuilt, I was told they weren't kevlar bands that were used. They used Hi-Energy. Anyone know what they are and what's the difference?

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Extra thick, heat treated, high-carbon steel construction to eliminate stretching and breakage associated with stock bands.

I have just recently had a similar problem, which turned out to be a snapped kevlar band. Replaced in 2 days under warranty and all is well.

Regards

M G

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Thanks M.G.

Interesting. When I had the box rebuilt, I was told they weren't kevlar bands that were used. They used Hi-Energy. Anyone know what they are and what's the difference?

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Extra thick, heat treated, high-carbon steel construction to eliminate stretching and breakage associated with stock bands.

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That's Kevlar or hi energy?