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Subject:Re: 1990 auto trans woes.suggestions from the pros?
From:Edward Maglott
Date:Thu, 8 Jan 2004 07:52:08 -0500

Is that in any gear?  are you sure you have the fluid level correct?
Edward

At 05:56 AM 1/8/2004, you wrote:
>I have a 1990 van that is a real good runner.  I fear the transmission might
>be getting tired.  As I turn a corner going maybe mph and give it gas, it
>seems to slip and then grab.i will see the rpms jump a little and then
>settle back down............
>
>I have changed trans filter and fluid and same result exists.
>
>Any adjustments known that can fix this?
>
>Adam P
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