92 trannie trouble

[gutzguy]

hello everyone, ive got trouble. my transmission seems to slip at about 35-60 mph 3rd gear. the engine just races until i go faster. having read other threads about this it maybe a torque converter circuit. can i replace this or does the whole trannie have to come out can it be replaced from the bottom pan. i do believe it is a 4t60 transmission.

[maxwedge]

If it slips in 3rd only as you describe, it is not the TC, the unit has to come out.

[Jrs3800]

Agreed... If its slipping 3rd, chances are it could be missing a thrust washer, have a damaged lip seal or just have a worn clutch pack.. Unless you are very very mechanically inclined you will want to have a trans shop do this...