History:
ATF Fluid level good and Fluid and Filter were changed about 7,000 miles ago. When I bought the car the Transmission had a harsh 1-2 shift. There was no vacuum issues so I put in some Lucas Transmission Sealer/conditioner and it took a way most of the harsh shift but added a little flare to the 3-4 shift. Shift to Reverse has always been slightly harsh when cold but improves after Trans Fluid is warm.

Symptoms:
After a stop when you step on the Accelerator Pedal the Car moves but there is a hesitation before the Car moves.

When you accelerate slowly there is no hesitation.

When I put the Shift Lever in Low and step on the Accelerator Pedal most of the time it will not move at all.

If I start with the Shift Lever in 2nd no problems. No problems in the other forward gears when in Drive.
I believe thatn when I have it in Drive and it finally moves it is starting in 2nd gear.

Transmission was working fine one day and the next day as described above.

Did some searches that leads me to believe it is a B2 Piston or Band Issue (I am guessing if it was a Band problem it would have gotten progressively worse).


I have the Car (a 123) up on Jack Stands right now and it is clear I will not just be able to easily pop out the B2 Piston and inspect it; let a lone change it and the related parts.

Is there anything else that would cause the above Symptoms?

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