How important is it that you have a transmission valve body that is in
good condition? First, you need to know what valve bodies are to be able to
answer this question.
So what are valve bodies? These are hydraulic
control centers in cars that receive pressurized fluid from the main pump.
Valve bodies are extremely important when it comes to the transmission of a
car, particular an automatic transmission car. They valve body detects the
fluid pressure and then releases a hydraulic signal to control gear shifting
and use of the clutch.
In simpler terms, the valve body is responsible for
the proper shifting of gears in a car. And if it’s damaged, you can expect your
gears to shift at incorrect times or, possibly, your gears won’t even shift at
all. As you should know, valve bodies are made of springs and valves. This
means that these parts should work properly. One faulty part will affect the
performance of the other part. If the springs are damaged, the valves won’t
open and shut.
Now, do you know how important valve bodies are? Given that you do, you will need a repair
technician to always check the valve body of your car. The repair technician
will use a diagnostics tool to check the damaged components. If there is a
damaged part, the repair guy will know what to do. So, what are the possible
problems you might face?
First, metal debris can block the fluid passages.
If this happens, a car’s shifting will be affected since there is no proper
pressure maintained. The O-rings can fail due to metal debris, which will
result to a fluid leak in the transmission. The metal debris should be taken
out in order for the valves to work correctly. Incorrect amount of pressure
leads to shifting problems like delayed shifts.
Second, improper lubrication can cause problems in
valve bodies. When there is a lack of lubrication, there will be metal to metal
contact, which results tin wearing of the parts and then leads to gear shifting
problems. The lack of lubrication can also cause metal debris and overheating
of your car.
Last, failing to change your transmission fluid can
cause problems too. When your transmission continues to use worn fluid,
protection is decreased due to the lubricant losing viscosity. It is necessary
to change your transmission fluid every 15,000 km. or more often, if needed.
If you are having problems with transmission valve
bodies, get it checked first and see if it can’t be repaired. If it’s no longer
repairable, consult a valve body builder and have yours replaced.
Sunbelt
Valve Body Builder
4819
N Cortez Ave Tampa, FL 33614
(813)961-5560
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