[svxistentialist]

Originally Posted by Trevor

It has been clearly defined that the problem is specifically corrected my moving the manual range selector. The selector ultimately affects oil distribution as a prime function. It may not be moving fully into the "home" detent within the box, when in the drive position.

A clogged strainer would surely affect line pressure at all times and thus result in several problems.

I see where you are coming from. It is best to drive in 3 in city traffic anyway. Plus in cold zones, you are driving on higher revs, which will help heating the engine/oil to optimal temperatures.

The fact he is saying it happens at the FIRST traffic lights indicates he is treating it as a problem related to a cold engine/gearbox. It will also be more difficult to pass cold thick oil through a partially clogged strainer, a problem that will lessen as the oil heats up and thins, and cures the pressure problem you mention.

For sure he should check the linkage as you say, but it is also possible the clogged strainer will "appear" to have an overfull oil level when the oil is cold and thick, so this may still need looking at.

Joe