tranny hesitation

[ScottinMA]

When putting it into drive sometimes there is a 1 to 2 second delay before it engages. I'm planning on changing out the fluid and filter but thought I'd post to see whether anyone has advice.

Scott

[tom4bren]

Is your idle high? That can cause the tranny delay.

[SilverBullet75]

If fluid is low it will do that as well.

[ScottinMA]

If fluid is low it will do that as well.

Idle isn't high but low fluid is my initial suspicion. Just hoping that's all it is!

[Scott Larson]

Just a friendly reminder to do it right the first time 'cuz you won't get a second chance. Quality fluid, quality filter, follow every direction to the letter and take your time, it's not a race!! Best of luck and let us know the results...

[H3_VX]

is there a slight bucking when shifting from park?

[ScottinMA]

Went to local tranny shop with Mobil One synthetic ATF and had them change out fluid and filter. Shifting is smooth and no more hesitation. Dodged that potential bullet!

[tom4bren]

WooHoo!!! Great news indeed.

[evillecutter]

Went to local tranny shop with Mobil One synthetic ATF and had them change out fluid and filter. Shifting is smooth and no more hesitation. Dodged that potential bullet!

if you dont mind me asking how much for fluid and filter change? did you have them flush or just change? for the pros: could i do a filter change and fluid change safely at home myself?

[ScottinMA]

if you dont mind me asking how much for fluid and filter change? did you have them flush or just change? for the pros: could i do a filter change and fluid change safely at home myself?

I brought my own synthetic ATF. Total deal was $150 with new filer. Cross member bar was a bitch to get off.

[Scott Larson]

Yeah, those eight bolts holding it to the frame rails can really get rusty above the weldnuts inside the mounting brackets. With no way to get to them in there, heat is your only friend...and possibly a lucky shot of rust release through one of the several holes that allow all that sand and moisture in there in the first place!

[Scott Larson]

Congrats Scott, whether you do it yourself or hire it done, it's the results that matter! To answer your question EC, yes you can do it yourself safely and efficiently. Run the truck up on some stacked 2x10's to gain a little extra clearance at the front and slide underneath for a little personal one-on-one time with your baby. Don't even think about trying it with the crossmember in place, I'm sure it's been done before but what a hassle that must be. When removing the crossmember, be sure to disconnect the wiring harness bracket on the top right side so as to not let the falling crossmember rip the wires out of the oxygen sensor. Remember to support the transfer case with a jack. (A scissor jack works fine as will a floor jack) Follow all other insructions and helpful forum tips and you'll be fine, just take your time and do it right...Best of luck!

[Triathlete]

Can easily be done at home. Only basic tools needed aalpng with a catch pan. New gasket usually comes with filter. You will also need some sort of fluid pump with a hose...under $10 at harbour frieght. You need to support the tranny/tcase, drop the cross member, remove pan bolts to change the filter (after draining fluid of course). Filter is held in with 2 or 3 bolts. Clean old gasket material off, new gasket, put all back together...don't overtighten pan bolts. Refill fluids per manual....proper proceedure has been posted a ton of times on here.
Have fun!

[Triathlete]

Scott...you type faster than me!

[Scott Larson]

I probably just started a little sooner Billy...