Alright, now that we got the wife's vehicle out of the way I can get back to the transmission problem on the Ram.

Since I topped off the fluid I've noticed that on some days it will work as it should without any problems, and other days it does as shown in the video.

I haven't dropped the pan yet, kinda don't want to if I'm gonna upgrade to the BW Solenoid (want to do it all in one round) and I don't have to drop the pan to adjust the band.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Perform...7e191d&vxp=mtr is the BW Solenoid

Anything else I should consider?

 

Check band adjustment....

 

That's the plan. Drop pan and inspect, BW Solenoid, and Front Band Adjustment.

If that doesn't work I'll PM your for your address!

 

Check rear band while you are there. That ATF is expensive....Got drain plug?

 

Isn't Reverse on the rear band? I adjust the crap out of it for my reverse issue, kinda afraid to mess with it too much.

Nope, no drain plug I WILL put one in this time.

 

Ordered the BW Solenoid today

 

If you can afford to do it now, a sonax sure cure would not be a bad idea!

 

Isn't there a lot work involved with that?

 

Yes....and no. Look at section on VB in service manual. All you are doing is taking it apart, installing the new spools and springs, etc, and drilling a hole in the divider plate (or whatever the official name is...). Someone has a thread here on DF on installing kit I think.

If I ever get time, I plan to take my OEM valve body and installing a kit in it and selling it. And if I ever get the extra coin to buy the kit......Wife not working since we moved so she can take care of FIL, so being a little more frugle on project spending.

 

Now that's an idea!