Autobox problem

[The Lovely Boyo]

Hi guys,

I have searched the site but not found an answer to my problem.

When I approach a junction, the tranny seems to 'think', wait, then remember its in D, and jump forward like a scalded cat (with a bit of a bang from the 'box).

I suspect the bands are worn (272,000kms). Is there any way to adjust them? Or is it valve body related?

Or am I barking up the wrong tree?

All help appreciated

Cheers

ps- ATF is quite new, cooler fitted, filter cleaned recently

[Apache]

Vickis Polo does that for the first few gear changes from cold. You cant change the fluid on the thing, apparently its good for the life of the car - how the hell they manage that I dont know!

[surfenstein]

Hi guys,

I have searched the site but not found an answer to my problem.

When I approach a junction, the tranny seems to 'think', wait, then remember its in D, and jump forward like a scalded cat (with a bit of a bang from the 'box).

I suspect the bands are worn (272,000kms). Is there any way to adjust them? Or is it valve body related?

Or am I barking up the wrong tree?

All help appreciated

Cheers

ps- ATF is quite new, cooler fitted, filter cleaned recently

did you not find the band adjusters then andy,???

[surfenstein]

Vickis Polo does that for the first few gear changes from cold. You cant change the fluid on the thing, apparently its good for the life of the car - how the hell they manage that I dont know!

isnt that one of those constant velocity transmissions fitted on there.andy.

[The Lovely Boyo]

did you not find the band adjusters then andy,???

Hi Mark,

No I didn't, not for looking though.

I have searched the internet and not found a single reference to band adjustment.

And to think we used to make thousands of bands everyday at BorgWarner! I should have paid more attention.

Can you post a pic and show me where that locking nut is???????

[Apache]

isnt that one of those constant velocity transmissions fitted on there.andy.

I dont think so, as you can feel definite gearshifts.