I have a 2002 Tige 20V that was purchased this past summer. It has a velvet drive transmission matched up with the Mercruiser 350 MPI. This is the first inboard I have dealt with as I have always had stern drives. The first time I took the boat out I noticed it was slipping a bit, I checked the fluid levels and it was quite low. I topped off the fluid level and it seemed to work flawlessly the rest of the time for that trip and the next trip. This last time I took it our it started slipping again, but worse than it had before. Only this time I could smell transmission fluid. So I loaded the boat onto the trailer and am now in search of some suggestions as to what the problem could be!
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So you checked the transmission fluid again and it was low? Was there fluid in the bilge?2009 RZ2, PCM 343, MLA Surf Ballast, Premium Sound.
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The fluid level shows to be where it needs to be. Could not find any fluid in the bilge or any leaks from the transmission itself. Not sure if I should drain the transmission fluid completely and start over with fresh fluid or if this is a pull and rebuild type scenario?Comment
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I had same issue with 2004 21i, i contacted velvet drive and they said the trans dipstick is inaccurate. The full line is not full. when it is low on fluid it will slip. I emptied the velvet drive of all fluid and velvet drive told me the exact amount to refil with and have not had a problem with the velvet drive since.Comment
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Originally posted by DnixoN View Post
When you say slipping what were the symptoms? What speed were u at?Comment
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