When I put my 96 aerostart in reverse it takes seconds to reverse?

[b16Civic]

Just like the title, when I put my 96 aerostar van in reverse it takes seconds to start going, what do you think is the problem? It has 145,000 miles, and it doesnt do that in any other gear, could the tranny be going bad?

[gbic1]

The weak link in that trans is the reverse/high clutch I used to rebuild one of these a day. As the clutches wear you will get excessive play in the clutch pack and that can cause that. Also the reverse servo seals could be getting hard. We leave the spring off the reverse servo when repairing these and that helps the delay a little. What is the color of the fluid?

[b16Civic]

i dont know i havent checked the fluid I dont know where to check even, could you tell me where it is and what do i need to fix it and how much does it cost both physically and money wise? thanks

[pennypicher]

Originally Posted by gbic1

The weak link in that trans is the reverse/high clutch I used to rebuild one of these a day. As the clutches wear you will get excessive play in the clutch pack and that can cause that. Also the reverse servo seals could be getting hard. We leave the spring off the reverse servo when repairing these and that helps the delay a little. What is the color of the fluid?

Look in the center of the engine or left side for a handle marked transmission fluid. Have oil warm go for a ride then check it with engine running in park. Should be red and not smell bad (burnt)

[bill sloan]

a sticking valve body will do the same thing add transmission valve ease to it if it fixes it good for you if not then have transmission fix