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Complaint

* 1. While driving at a constant road speed (55 to 65 mph) in 4th gear under constant or light load a change in engine speed of approx. 500 rpm is noticed:

^ Transmission appears to be hunting for a gear at 55 to 65 mph.*

^ Transmission is shifting to much at highway speeds (Pendulum Shifting).

2. After the vehicle is parked for an extended time (for example overnight):

^ A delay of 2 to 3 seconds is experienced from the time gear selection is made until gear engagement occurs.

^ The delayed engagement only occurs with a cold engine on the initial start of the day when first shifting into drive or reverse.

3. Transmission leaks fluid from Converter Housing/Adapter Case and/or Adapter Case/Main Case seal.