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Old 09-06-2010, 05:58 PM
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Transmission suddenly slipping badly in first gear - B2 piston?

My transmission suddenly started slipping badly in first gear, the car will move somewhat, but doesn't have any acceleration until it revs up to 4000 and shifts hard into second. Does this sound like the B2 piston problem? Other threads I've found all seem to have issues in second gear as well, but mine seems ok in second. Third, fourth, and reverse are all working fine too. I'd just like to get some confirmation before I spend $100+ on a new B2...
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