Hm.
If it turns out being the universal joint, how expensive is that to
repair do you think?
Matt
On Dec 3, 2006, at 10:59 PM, john sadowski wrote:
If there is enough room for you to slide under the back of the car,
you should be able to check it. If the 80's Imperial are like the
older ones, there is a plug near the top of the differential where
you check the fluid level. Those noises from the rear sound like a
bad universal joint. Probably the one where the drive shaft
connects to the rear end. When you change from forward to reverse ,
there shouldn't be a lot of noise.
John
----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Gill" <mgill3@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 10:37 PM
Subject: IML: 81 shifting issues
Ok, i've put more fluid in the trans, and it's dead center in the
OK mark, so i'm good to go as far as that goes. Now, the trans
shifts very smooth, but also very LATE.. also, when it's down-
shifting (after i take my foot off the gas) i hear a quiet "thud"
from the rear end, and also feel it, slightly. Also, whenever i
shift into reverse gear, i always felt the car shake and make
quite a loud THUD noise. After adding more fluid to the trans and
driving it around a bit, putting it in reverse no longer makes
the car shake, at least not NEARLY as badly, just a quiet little
thud and you'd feel the slightest shake, it seemed a lot more
normal.
I think i need some adjustments to both the trans, and probably
the rear end.. at least this is my assumption so far. I haven't
had the chance to check the rear end fluid, i don't know if i can
unless the car is hoisted up...
What are everyone's thought's on that?
-Matt
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