hey guys I've recently aaquired a 1991 rolla that had a bad automatic transmission. I replaced it with one from a toyota scrapyard. everything seems to be in place and the car starts fine. shifting from first to second is fine but tthe problem is 2nd to 3rd. It shifts way later then it should and when it finally does, its a very rough shift. we put all new fluids in both the tranny and dif and I cant seem to find why it has this problem.
1991 Corolla Transmission Problems
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With petroleum automatic transmission fluids, as long as it meets the minimum specifications for the Dexron III rating, in my opinion/experience, you wont notice any difference from brand to brand. With synthetic automatic transmission fluids, that's an entire different story, but that wont fix the problem your transmission is having.
Double check to be sure the fluid level is correct, because if it's too low it wont shift properly.
Double check to be sure the fluid level is correct, because if it's too low it wont shift properly.
I'd take it to a pro if you have never done it before. It's inside the transmission, so it will need to be disassembled, assuming that is the problem. Could always have them diagnose and if it sounds like something you can handle, go for it.
Rebuilding is always better than junkyard unless the casing itself is damaged or rusted.
Rebuilding is always better than junkyard unless the casing itself is damaged or rusted.
Hey guys sorry for not keeping you updated on this thread but i havent been able to put time aside for the car until this month. So basically what has happened was i took it to a shop, they drove it and then told me it seemed like something mechanical so it would have to be taken apart and would cost quite a bit so i ended up buying another used transmission from a wrecking yard and am now in the process of the swap.