[ROVERNET - UK] BW35 transmission adjustments?

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Check the fluid level.
If it is low, the trans does not want to take off in D, it puts power down 
intermittently.

PVS

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "peter king" <peter at king-co.com>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 12:53 AM
Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] BW35 transmission adjustments?


>
> Hi all.
>
> It's been a quiet summer for my Rovers, but I'm finally getting back  to 
> pay attention to some kinks that need to be worked out.
>
> First in line is my 3500s transmission, which decided one day not to  go 
> into reverse. Actually, it began acting up a week earlier, by not  wanting 
> to shift from first to second. Reverse was fine. Then after  sitting a 
> week, it will not go into reverse. The wheels do spin if  lifted off the 
> ground, but not with weight on them. I've spoken to a  local tranny guy, 
> and he suggests external adjustment first, then  possibly replace reverse 
> band. Also suggests drilling a small hole in  the reverse band to relieve 
> fluid pressure build-up that causes the  band to move forward and engage 
> slightly when in forward drive,  causing premature wear.
>
> Does any of this sound familiar to you? Do you have any other  suggestions 
> before removing the tranny?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Peter
>
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