training problems on 89 dodge dakota?

Question

the main seal blew out so i dropped the transmission and replaced the seal. Now first thing in the morning the truck has to worm up in gear in order for the transmission pump to pump. If you just start it and leave it in park even if it runs for an hour it wont move the first time it done this i took a line loose and it wasn't pumping **** but if it idals in gear for 15 to 20 mins. it will pump and drives fine any ideas.

Answer 1

recheck transmission fluid level with engine running and transmission in pack. sounds like it low.

if not:
when you pulled the transmission did you pull it with the torque converter or torque converter left on flywheel?
when you installed transmission did you install it with the torque converter or attached to flywheel.
if pulled or replace without torque convert in transmission its very likely to damage front pump.

Answer 2

Hello I need more information to give you a better answer . However i can tell you that the torque convertor ; That mounts in the bell housing needs to have transmission fluid in it .A common mistake is to drain or have the fluid leak out. Then install the trans and have the torque convertor with part air and part fluid.
On some cars the torque convertor can pump up on its own . However on other cars it has to be filled by hand when off the car. I recomend always filling it by hand as it is never a bad thing to do so .
The torque convertor has turbine blades inside. These spin and transfer the fluid from a front blade turbine wheel to the rear blade building pressure with rpms.
When the transmssion is low on fluid it can cause problems of no movement in gear , high temperatures , and burning of the clutch or fluid.
If the transmission was working properly before you replaced the seal then of course the trans cannot have worn out from mechanical failure simply by removing it. Therefor it is likly something that removing the transmission induced the new problems .It can have ;
lines leaking , low transmission fluid , a torque convertor that is partially full or partially empty . Or dirt that entered the transmission through the lines when the trans was removed.
Step 1 check the trans fluid when it is warm . if fine then ; Step 2 check the lines for leaks / trans for leaks. Step 3 Change the trans filter,in case there was debree that entered and is plugging the filter.Step 4 check all the hook ups of sensors cables sifter mechanism etc. Make sure all is as it was when removed IE tight and in the same adjustment . Providing it was working fine in the conditions the cables etc shifter was ebfore removal.
Please also keep in mind that many newer trucks have a computer controlled auto trans with sensors on it that feed the computer information. There is also a throttle kick down cable that needs to be installed correctly.
Also don't get discouraged If you are fairly new to car work this is how you learn. By trial and error. the more problems that arise the smarter/ better of a mechanic you will be . If you stick with it and don't give up.
I had my share of ups and downs and problem after problem with my first 10 cars. Now that I have own 35 . I can say most of the bumpy road of learning has smoothed out . Every once in awhile though ; I too can get stumped .Then it takes me some time to figure the problem out.

Cars and trucks keep changing and getting more complex with more emissions and extras. So my learning to is an on going event.

P.S.On your Grand am Question From earlier
The check ball and spring , which is typically in front
of the oil filter is a relief system. It
bypasses excessive oil
pressure.
It
can get plugged or blocked up. There are several different types of oil pumps.Some can be torn apart and cleaned while other are not fixable if you open some they cannot be cleaned and put back togthers . as some are pressed togehter with a hydralic press etc. Anywhere the
oil pump connects there is likly an o ring or seal .
However a
few have flush mounted metal to metal contact areas. There are some serious problems that rarly occur like a cracked block This
can lead to no oil pressure .As the internal oil passages get cracked and leak . Until you figure out the exact location of the problem and restore oil flow don't start the engine of course.A
s it will wear out quickly and be damaged with oil pressure.

I have seen the baffle bent up most of the time in front wheel drive cars. This happens when the car hits the oil pan on a big rock or curb. The baffle sits in the oil pan.
when the pan dents up the baffle bends up causing an air space between the pump and the baffle tube / and plate. Feel free to email me on any more car problems. The more detailed you can be on the problems the more I can slim down the likly fix or cause of the car problem you have.
You can remove the coil wire to the distributer so that you may crank the engine without
it starting to check for oil pressure.

Answer 3

well from my school training and exprience its a dodge the dont last long so my suggestion buy a ford they always last and will never let you down but if you dont like ford go for chevy toyota honda not much else last for ever so choose one of them and be satisfied

Answer 4

is it possible that when u removed the tranny u might have pinched a hose or installed them backwards check it out and good luck