I had a Transgo SK700 installed in my low 59k mileage 89 Formula. After installation it felt like you were doing a neutral to low drop. Revs up high and then bang goes into gear. ASAP I dropped the pan and immediately smelled burnt black fluid in the pan not thrilled. On the right rear of valave body I noticed a small tyrap/ziptie holding a smalled spring style retainer. Looking at the drawings it looks like it was near the 1-2 shift valve and spring. Would this have been part of the procedure for installation of the kit but should have been removed?

Speeding money and helping the economy!
JP

 

I'm not aware of a tywrap being part of the procedure, but the service manual should tell you. It maybe that someone had tied the gov open?