Toughest gearbox for the au??

[Stav]

Originally Posted by Sox

Think of it like an engine, they run best at a certain operating temp.
Below this and pistons aren't the correct shape and size, clearances are greater etc. Wear is significantly increased.
Above this and things grow and clearances get tighter and wear is also accelerated.

Everything has an optimum operating temperature.

Mind you, I still think you should ditch the auto.
Even when they are working properly, they are still junk.

They are junk. The more I think of it the more want a manual. The car will be ready tommorow though. I was asking for trouble from the beggining by modifying my work car..