2seater
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My '97 4.0, 4x4 has developed a delay in engaging drive when transmission is warm and the warmer it is, the worse it is. No issues with the transmission shifting once forward gear is engaged. Reverse has no issues, warm or cold. I tried a couple of key words and read through several pages of this forum, and while there are certainly issues, I didn't see this behavior described? I had the transmission examined yesterday and their conclusion is the forward clutch is leaking fluid by, or possibly the apply valve is worn in the bore? Electrically everything is as it should be as well as pressures. Fluid is clean and correct level. There are only 85k miles on this truck. Does this sound familiar, and if so, any suggestions on what to try short of major surgery?