[CoralRed335XI]

I have about 160k miles on the clock and am currently still on the stock transmission map. My car has been Stage 1 MHD or Cobb tuned for the past 10 years. I’ve been considering getting an XHP trans flash and did a trans diagnostic. Clutch E seems to have a very high time. Can someone help explain my numbers and if I should be looking to repair something? My last trans service was at about 130k miles.

[iqraceworks]

Have you ever serviced the transmission with new fluid, filter pan, and new shift solenoids? If not..... do it asap.

[CoralRed335XI]

Originally Posted by iqraceworks

Have you ever serviced the transmission with new fluid, filter pan, and new shift solenoids? If not..... do it asap.

Fluid and pan, yes. Last service was at 130K. Shift solenoids, no.

[iqraceworks]

If it shifts fine just leave it. Xhp is worth it...👍

[Saif2018]

Originally Posted by CoralRed335XI

Fluid and pan, yes. Last service was at 130K. Shift solenoids, no.

As iqraceworks said, if its shifting fine, leave it for the time being. Budget on full service with Sleeves, Seals and Solenoids.

XHP is highly recommended. +1

[CoralRed335XI]

Everything is still shifting good, just wanted to make sure my adaptation values didn’t mean anything terrible. I will do another fluid drain/refill soon and monitor the adaptations.

[Saif2018]

Originally Posted by CoralRed335XI

Everything is still shifting good, just wanted to make sure my adaptation values didn’t mean anything terrible. I will do another fluid drain/refill soon and monitor the adaptations.

If your doing the fluid drain, then might as well do the sleeves, seals amd solenoids,

Adaptations will vary, but if it's shifting good then it should be fine.

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by CoralRed335XI

Everything is still shifting good, just wanted to make sure my adaptation values didn’t mean anything terrible. I will do another fluid drain/refill soon and monitor the adaptations.

Your A clutch is starting to get up there, but it's still very much valid. The rest look just fine.

[Saif2018]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Your A clutch is starting to get up there, but it's still very much valid. The rest look just fine.

Just out of curiosity, do you know how much the clutch packs are, and are they very difficult to replace?

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by Saif2018

Just out of curiosity, do you know how much the clutch packs are, and are they very difficult to replace?

Do you mean the shift solenoids on the throttle body?

[iqraceworks]

Originally Posted by Saif2018

Just out of curiosity, do you know how much the clutch packs are, and are they very difficult to replace?

The entire transmission needs to be taken apart to replace the clutch plates
.....

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by iqraceworks

The entire transmission needs to be taken apart to replace the clutch plates
.....

I wouldn't suggest that anyone, unless they regularly work on transmissions for a living. There's an awful lot of working : moving parts in a transmission. I have seen a video on rebuilding a ZF transmission and it's not anything I would ever try.

Transmission solenoids - that's different.

[Saif2018]

Originally Posted by iqraceworks

The entire transmission needs to be taken apart to replace the clutch plates
.....

Damn, that's a lot of labour, I wasn't planning on doing any of it anyway, was just thinking in the future at some point when clutch packs wear out. Oh well, will deal with it when it happens.

[streetpro]

Has anyone tried to replace the solenoids with China ZF ebay kit?
I know that e.g. Brembo brakes are exactly the same...

[iqraceworks]

Originally Posted by streetpro

Has anyone tried to replace the solenoids with China ZF ebay kit?
I know that e.g. Brembo brakes are exactly the same...

I've never heard of anyone trying the aftermarket solenoids out. With the time, labor, and mess that's involved in pulling the valve body out and replacing the shift solenoids.....I didn't want to risk having to do it a second time. Not to mention the other problems that could be caused if the aftermarket china solenoids didn't work right.