Re: IML: 81 shifting issues

["Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>]

Matt:

I would change the trans fluid and rear end fluid, preferably using all synthetic stuff and re-assess where you are. If you do this, you know that you have done the best you can before making any mechanical repairs. This give a solid starting point to make decisions. If the clunk changes with the rear end fluid change it points to a deteriorating rear end. If it changes with the trans fluid change, look to the tranny.    

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Gill"
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: IML: 81 shifting issues
Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 22:37:25 -0700


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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