Yet another transmission problem thread

Post by **JRL** » 24 Aug 2010, 06:33

A P1 is an 2004-1/2 to current S40, so get yer terminology correct!
I think you mean a GEN 1 (98-00)

Post by **priapism** » 24 Aug 2010, 11:17

I think what the trans is actually doing is sticking in gear. It tries to come out and gets stuck, then gets unstuck and engages with a bang. It doesn't slip (yet).

pkc303 wrote: I'm not sure about the P2 cars, but if you have a P1, I think you could buy a whole car for $800 with a blown head gasket and then take the transmission. Send the rest of the car to the junk yard. Don't know how handy you are with a wrench, but it's an option.

If you see one, by all means send it my way! I'd totally be up for that!

jannie 1 · Post by **jannie 1** » 10 Jan 2011, 10:16

Wats a B4 servo ?

jannie 1 · Post by **jannie 1** » 10 Jan 2011, 10:22

Sorry what grade gearbox oil ot the toyota must I flushed it with

Post by **priapism** » 10 Jan 2011, 10:36

jannie 1 wrote:Sorry what grade gearbox oil ot the toyota must I flushed it with

Toyota Type IV

jannie 1 · Post by **jannie 1** » 10 Jan 2011, 10:56

If I go to toyota what is tha name and grade I must ask for, do you know what the B4 servo is

Post by **priapism** » 10 Jan 2011, 13:18

It's called Toyota Type IV atf.

zero324 · Post by **zero324** » 11 Jan 2011, 07:48

Priapism,

Trust what these guy's tell ya. I myself have a 01 V70 and my transmission had all the issues you are having including "like chocolate" transmission fluid and clunks when changing gear. I went thru 2 transmission flushes, updated the B4 Servo and replaced my lower torque rod. Also like everyone say's go to your dealer and have them check the transmission software and do a reset. My local dealer acutally did it all for free which was shocking. After all was said and done I have put 33k on the car and haven't had any issues with the transmission and I'm about to do a flush to make sure I don't have any issues again.

Just curious have you replaced the lower torque rod? After I did all the flushes and B4 Servo update I still had random clunks till I found that my lower torque rod was shot. Once replaced it shifted like new.

RaymanSean · Post by **RaymanSean** » 11 Jan 2011, 09:42

I can second Zero's comment about the torque mounts. They are easy to replace and will solve some of the hard shifting/ clunks when accelerating from a coast and or stop. If you continue to drive a car with hard shifts then the transmission's life will be shorter than if it was shifting smoothly. Others have also suggested using seafoam for transmissions, I would try it after you have drained and filled/ or flushed the tranny 4-5 times and have replaced the servo cover and checked all the engine/ transmission mounts and still have hard shifts. I do not like the idea of putting solvents/ additives into things unless I have very little to loose. (My intent is not to start a flame war, just saying that I have tried similar products and have seen less than desirable results.) Seafoam claims it is 100% safe, but I think the limit of their guarantee is the cost of the product and not the cost of the equipment.

jannie 1 · Post by **jannie 1** » 11 Jan 2011, 11:38

Where is the torque mounts,seafoam is it lie a prolong or what

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