92 L Series Auto Problem - HELP!!!!

Aussie · Post by **Aussie** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:44 pm

I have an 92 L-Series 4WD 3-speed Auto.

Today the auto gave up.

I can select P and the auto locks, anything else is like being in N.

I have checked the fluid level (just above full - fluid pink and clean)

I have checked the linkages between the shifter and the trans (all seems OK - I assume this is working as I can select P).

Any suggestions on what I can do to figure out what is wrong??

cheers,

Richard

BrennyV · Post by **BrennyV** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:01 pm

when ur in drive can you hear any grinding or noises?

daveosubi · Post by **daveosubi** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:02 pm

I had a similar problem in a '89 skyline, it turned out to be that the torque converter crapped itself. I cant remember how much it cost but was less than getting another gearbox.

Im not sure how it was tested but I think the mechanic had to take it out to see, I guess you could check the transmission pan for any broken metal, which could indicated weather it's gearbox or torque converter.

Aussie · Post by **Aussie** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:10 pm

No grinding or noises in P R D N 1 or 2. Feels like it isn't engaging at all, just like it's always staying in N.

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:14 pm

Quite possibly the torque converter then.

BrennyV · Post by **BrennyV** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:16 pm

sounds like it.
try in drive with some rev's get some one to look via your inspecion hole in your bellhousing. i have seen the flex plates sheer on those boxes

Aussie · Post by **Aussie** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:16 pm

Thanks for the answers guys. Anyone know of anyone that has an auto box for sale??

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:56 pm

Perfect excuse for a 5sp manual conversion

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:35 pm

Could also be the modulater,i think thats what its called,its at the front of the box and unbolts.Try XtremeRX the last of my collection of auto's went his way.

Bratgeebah · Post by **Bratgeebah** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:09 am

Hi
I have an auto that has only done 36000 km since new. It has been sitting under the bench since the late 80's early 90's when my gear box builder pulled it from an L series he bought brand new. I got it from him 12 months ago and never used it and sadly wrote off my L wagon last week. I am in Melbourne.
Gee 0407 348 391

schultzie · Post by **schultzie** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:27 am

u need another wagon gee... im stripping one this weekend for all the running gear... gimme a call on 0425745783... it might help u our for another body :P

Bratgeebah · Post by **Bratgeebah** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:15 am

Thanks for the offer that is really good of you to think of it, but the insurance wrote it off and paid me out. Which was a bonus because I wanted to sell it anyway and they gave me more than I probably would have asked for it.

INEEDABEER · Post by **INEEDABEER** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:36 pm

A silly question i know,but is the 4wd selector stuck between 2wd and 4wd.It can happen.

schultzie · Post by **schultzie** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:18 am

the 3spd is an solinoid that actuates... so i dont think that can happen but anything is possibable i guess.

no worries gee, u replacing it with another subaru?

Bratgeebah · Post by **Bratgeebah** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:55 pm

Yep, a 92 Liberty swagon. I've already got it. Converting it from auto to manual next week I hope.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:22 pm

Bratgeebah wrote:Yep, a 92 Liberty swagon. I've already got it. Converting it from auto to manual next week I hope.

Good man Gee, that's what I like to hear

Bennie