Transmission shifting issues

Tiny
DALE P
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  • 1992 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 3.9L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
First to second shift fine, between second to third shift sometimes engine will rev up about 50 - 100 rpm, more often right at fifteen miles per hour, only intermittent. Always does this the first shift on cold start. Above 15 mph most of the time is okay. Sometimes slips after the shift, if accelerated too fast. If I am careful will work normal. Do you think new clutches and bands would fix it? Think any hard parts are hurt? What about valve body function?
Saturday, October 13th, 2018 AT 8:03 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

Yes, when you have a flare up between shifts, it is an indication of slipping clutches.

Replacing the clutches, steels, seals and all gaskets would be a good start.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems
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Saturday, October 13th, 2018 AT 1:39 PM
Tiny
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Think the converter probably be okay? Changed the filter found nothing unusual.
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Sunday, October 14th, 2018 AT 12:37 PM
Tiny
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Thanks.
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Sunday, October 14th, 2018 AT 12:37 PM
Tiny
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I would change the converter as the material from the clutches will get in there and contaminate the new rebuild. That can cause valve body issues.

You are welcome.

Roy
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Sunday, October 14th, 2018 AT 12:55 PM

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