1998 sl2 auto tranny problems.
 

i think my car is in the mid stages of tranny problems, hard shifts and what not. just wondering if it would be worth changing and/or rebuilding the tranny all ready in there.

the car has 178+ on it. the engine is still running strong. if anyone has any ideas on it if would be worth to fix let me know.

When was the last time the transmission was flushed/serviced ???

nah no need my car does the exact same thing for the past 3 years it's just hardshifting a bit it's fine

im not too sure, got the car amost 2 years ago. it probably wouldnt be a bad idea to service my tranny

...uhhhh, AYUP. Durn fine idea...

hard shifting automatic
 

This may fix your problem. I have read on the internet that hard shifting most of the time comes from a part on top of the transmission I believe it may be called a controll valve. I went to the junk yard and bought one and it fixed all the very hard shifting that I was haveing. $20.00 This part is under the battery box on top of the trans, There are wires that go to it which I believe control shifting. Unplug wires and unbolt the sheet metal cover then you will see the controll valve. Unbolt control valve. It is kind of a large chunk of metal. Remove the hole chunk at the junck yard. [ you can remove a little less but you will not be happy you will see what I am talking about when you remove your fist one]. It is a easy job so have fun sure is nice not having to pull the trans. :)

Do you some how mean the ValveBody?

If you are a saturn pro on this subject then I am sure that you would know what I am talkining about. And yes that very well may be the correct wording that I should have used. If you have any more saturn info on this subject please share it with the world so we can all learn. Thank you your friend Robin :)