Re: IML: 81 shifting issues

[<dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Matt...you might also check the transmission mounts for a loose bolt(s), also that 'thunk' from the rear-end might be related to bad or loose, driveshaft universals.....But, having put in my 2 cents worth, I am sure that there will be comments posted from those on the list that are MUCH more mechanically knowledgeable than I am! A long time ago I was given some advice that has helped me out MANY MANY times....CHECK THE SIMPLE STUFF FIRST!...and while 'simple' may be a relative term, I would also say that after checking the 'simple' stuff, you check the 'cheap-to-fix' items next! GOOD LUCK!!!
Dan M


---- Matthew Gill <mgill3@xxxxxxx> wrote: 

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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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