Becka674

Hi, we have a 1.8 auto Sierra. It won't pull away in drive, nothing at all happens. If you put it into 3 it will pull away and drive fine. If put from 3 into drive when up to speed it will go into 4 and will drive fine but won't go back down by itself when slowing down and theres no kickdown. What could be the problem? Any help appreciated

doga-ot

iTrader: (1)

sounds fucked what box is it? mt75 or type 9 I know a few people who have boxes and few on here have boxes laying about

Becka674

Hi, thanks for your reply but ours is automatic

rdvil

Ever had an oil change? It does sound properly fucked though, so you might be better off trying to find a new box...scorpio/granada A4LD box is the same, only with electric speedo, but I don't know if it fits a 1.8, as we never had automatic Sierras with smaller than 2.0 over here. So swap the engine for a bigger one while at it

R4N SS

iTrader: (6)

I have an auto box from a granada 2.9 24v for sale complete with torque converter if any good to you mate?

R4N SS

iTrader: (6)

And box is only in Slough mate so just down the M40

Becka674

As tempting it is to just change to a bigger engine and manual we want to try and keep it standard as it's such a clean car.
R4N SS: we could be interested in that, do you know if the torque convertors are the same as sierras? Thanks

mk22door

The straightest answer you will get is from the Sierra Oracle.

You can find him over on the Sierra forum, goes by the name of Stixy.

forum.fordsierraclub.co.uk

Becka674

Thanks I have sent him a message

R4N SS

iTrader: (6)

I have no idea mate - Dojj on here may know as he knows his Sierras.

Tim Wharton

Hi Becka
Will it go into and drive in reverse
Has it got the 4 speed auto box
Is it any better when its warmed up

dojj

iTrader: (3)

change the fluid first and see if it's at the correct level, so it needs to be warm and engine running

the auto boxes are different from car to car, the 24v has at least 3 different versions and while they are all interchangeable you need to know which one you've got first, even though they will all be the 4ld things