Rolly Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Always had a problem with my auto overheating on the beach and up long, windy, steep hills. I've had the auto reconditioned (when I broke the sprague assembly) flushed the pipes and fitted a bigger transmission cooler but the problem is still there. I might be removing the engine soon (depending on a diagnostics session this weekend) so I'll have access to the converter. My question is as above; would the torque converter be causing the overheating of the transmission fluid if it's stuffed? Cheers, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipx2 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I presume you tell that it's overheating because the light come on in the dash. Did you check/replace the temp switch or actually measured the temp in any other way? I presume beach means sand, more or less soft. Are you using low range as recommended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolly Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 When you can smell burnt transmission fluid, a little light on the dash is pretty much redundant. As for the sand, I don't even engage the centre diff. It's a pretty sad 4X4 that needs low range on Stockton beach. Don't believe all that's written in the owner's manual when it comes to four wheel driving, its there as a guide and to cover their own butts. Practical experience is a much better teacher. Ps, I've got a hangover so don't take anything I say to heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_P Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 What's the colour of the ATF? Has it turned to dark brown or black? Does the engine need to rev a lot to get the vehicle moving and keep it moving, say beyond 2,000rpm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolly Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 What's the colour of the ATF? Has it turned to dark brown or black?Does the engine need to rev a lot to get the vehicle moving and keep it moving, say beyond 2,000rpm? When I changed it last time (before I put on the bigger oil cooler which has helped a bit) it was a dark brownish red. Once the car's warmed up it drives perfectly with no excessive revving at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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