1st gear sluggish

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May 25, 2003 | 01:35 PM

PNTHR88

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From: Detroit, MI Area

Car: '88 Maui Blue Formula

Engine: 305 Tbi LO3

Transmission: 700r4

1st gear sluggish

1st gear is sluggish and shifts hard into 2nd runs great from 2nd on...any ideas?

May 25, 2003 | 08:01 PM

Vader

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First gear planetary shell band slipping? Servo leaking?

Sounds like slippage in first or the second gear clutch pack is hanging, but that's just a WAG.

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