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Title: Transmission retarder solenoid air leaks
Post by: snappytaylor on November 12, 2024, 07:44:51 am
We have a 2003 gv320 with a 4000 transmission. When the motor is started it purges air out of the transmission retarder solenoid. I am looking for a part # to order a new valve?
Title: Re: Transmission retarder solenoid air leaks
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on November 12, 2024, 08:45:26 am
Using the excellent Forum Search Tool to search the term "transmission retarder solenoid" yielded several results, among which I found the helpful thread linked below:

Hyd air solenoid issue (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=46465.0)
Title: Re: Transmission retarder solenoid air leaks
Post by: steve on November 12, 2024, 08:51:24 am
There is also a Wiki entry that may give some help/guidance

Replacing transmission retarder valve (https://wiki.foreforums.com/doku.php?id=technical:transmission:retardervalve)

You can try to clean it first or choose to replace

ETA: Be sure to inspect the bracket for any cracks as well: Retarder Accumulator Bracket Failure (https://wiki.foreforums.com/doku.php?id=technical:transmission:retarderbracket)
Title: Transmission retarder solenoid air leaks
Post by: snappytaylor on November 12, 2024, 09:29:42 pm
We have a 2003 gv320 with a 4000 transmission. When the motor is started it purges air out of the transmission retarder solenoid. I am looking for a part # to order a new valve?
Title: Re: Transmission retarder solenoid air leaks
Post by: Pamela & Mike on November 12, 2024, 09:58:38 pm
Should be 29552377

Mike
Title: Re: Transmission retarder solenoid air leaks
Post by: Barry & Cindy on November 12, 2024, 10:50:33 pm
Think the valve may be able to be taken apart and cleaned, new O rings etc.