[Shotimes] Jasper Transmission Impressions

[Kenny Rapoza]

>From what I understand Jasper is supposed to have a really good reputation 
for their engine and transmission rebuilds.  Anyways, about 8 mo. ago I 
purchased a rebuilt automatic transmission from Jasper for my '95.  It was 
quite expensive I might add, with the dealer installation the total bill was 
almost $3000.  Anyways...here are my impressions/concerns so far.  Maybe you 
guys will have a little insight into this.

The Jasper transmission actually seems to be acting similar to my old and 
dying Ford original.  Sometimes when I take off there is a huge hesitation, 
the transmission kind of 'stumbles' and then bangs into gear.  It feels 
almost as if the transmission were disengaged at first and then abruptly 
engaged.  Downshifts are sometimes near impossible, I practically have to 
floor the accelerator sometimes for it to downshift.  It wasn't like that a 
while ago.  Also, and this is one thing that my old original one was doing, 
oftentimes when I come to a stop, the transmission doens't automatically 
shift all the way down to first gear, it will stay stuck in second unless I 
force it with the shifter.

I have a 3 year warranty on this transmission, I plan on bringing it back to 
the dealer Saturday morning where I had it installed and have them check it 
out, but I'd like to get some wisdom from you folks first.  I sometimes 
wonder if they even installed the new transmission or just kept the old one 
in there.  I guess with a Ford dealer you just never know.

TIA for any help you guys can provide!

Kenny Rapoza
'95 ATX Emerald Green

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