how big around was this broken up plastic washer thingy?  My AT died, and
one piece that got destroyed was a nylon(I think) thrust washer, about an
inch and a half in diameter.  The replacement part from the dealer was metal.

Edward

At 07:37 PM 4/26/2006, you wrote:
>Hello all.
>
>I did a search on the archives, but it seems to keep timing out on
>me. I am looking for info on why the auto tranny in my '85 is
>slipping in second gear.
>
>Here's what happens:
>I start going. It shifts into second gear and it slips a lot (like a
>slipping clutch) and eventually goes into 3rd and works fine.
>Interestingly if I floor the gas pedal from the start, it seems to
>slip less and go through the gears without undue slippage.
>
>I changed the fluid and filter just after buying it. In the filter I
>found a broken up round washer plastic thingy in the filter. I can
>provide a picture of it if needed.
>
>Any hints on what might be the issue with my tranny? Is it dying? Can
>it be repaired or should I look for a new one?
>
>Thanks!
>Aaron
>'85 Auto Westy 140K miles.