Front pump PSI

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albjerryg
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Front pump PSI

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Here are the Front Pump in PSI. The top one is at idle and the bottom one is at idle with no vacuum . The reading of 200psi in reverse is a guess my gauge only up to 160 and it pegged out. I have no idea what it all means but maybe some can help. Thanks Jerry
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albjerryg
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Re: Front pump PSI

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Probably means I need to rebuild the transmission. Jerry
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Re: Front pump PSI

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I have included both the readings and what the book says they should be in hope some one can make a suggestion about what the problem could be. Thanks Jerry
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joelsplace
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Re: Front pump PSI

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That means a leak in the first gear circuit. Probably hard seals. You could try some Trans-x to soften the seals but that is just a band-aid.
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albjerryg
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Re: Front pump PSI

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Yes I have already tried Trans-X. Also I should mention that the car was blocked up and as I went through the gears R-N-D the idle increase a little but when I went to L the idle went way up?????Thanks Jerry
joelsplace
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Re: Front pump PSI

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Forget what I said. I just noticed the no vacuum first gear pressure is fine. According to the book numbers the modulator is bypassed when in manual first. If that is correct you'll need a fluid diagram to figure out what valve should bypass the modulator and look there. You should be able to fix that problem in the valve body.
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albjerryg
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Re: Front pump PSI

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I guess that means I need to remove the transmission. Thanks for your help>>>>>>Jerry
joelsplace
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Re: Front pump PSI

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No. The valve body is under the pan.
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albjerryg
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Re: Front pump PSI

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Thanks for the help . Jerrry
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