Thread: Strange transmission problem

Results 1 to 6 of 6

Hybrid View

Previous Post Previous Post   Next Post Next Post
  1. #1 Re: Strange transmission problem 
    Killa Bee Scottydoggs's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    new jersey
    Posts
    39,929
    Thanks (Received)
    63
    Likes (Received)
    166
    Dislikes (Received)
    5
    when you let the car sit over night or all day, the fluid is cold, when it heats up it thins out a bit, so when your clutch packs are fried, like yours most likely are, it just slips, and a whining trans pump, has death written all over it.

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
    Reply With Quote  
     

  2. #2 Re: Strange transmission problem 
    SE Level Member RideMr2's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Memphis
    Posts
    59
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Try some Lucas.
    Reply With Quote  
     

  3. #3 Re: Strange transmission problem 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    grass lake,mi
    Posts
    6
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    I spoke with a gm trans engineer today, he seems to think it could be the pcs solenoid that actually controls the line pressure, or possibly a bad ground that would affect the operation of all the electrics which controls all of the trans functions. He says normally you will have some symptoms that indicate the end is near like slipping/not going into gear right away/late or no shifts/noise. The pump whine is most likely a clogged filter with clutch mud, it seems to make sense. My first plan of attack will be to pull the pan and see, if there is any metal or other hateful debris if not, I will go ahead and replace the solenoid. I won't be able to do this right away as it is hunting season and I am going north for 10 days. I sure hope he is right. Being most of the miles on the car are highway the trans was not really abused that is why I feel it isn't or shouldn't be terminal. He also said when they did durability the average failure was well into the 200's on a accelerated schedule. I will be sure to let the outcome be known. Thank-you for your input.
    Reply With Quote  
     

Similar Threads

  1. strange problem
    By LSXHP in forum General Tech Discussion
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 01-15-2011, 01:35 AM
  2. Strange electrical problem
    By techweenie in forum Audio, Security & Visual Electronics
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 11-08-2010, 10:37 PM
  3. very strange problem.
    By maniakmyke in forum General Tech Discussion
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 03-04-2010, 04:45 AM
  4. Strange Trans. problem...help!
    By lastonemade02 in forum 1997-2007 4 speed Automatic (4T65E) (4T65E-HD)
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 08-20-2009, 08:07 AM
  5. Strange car problem, but not as bad as I initially thought
    By Warhellride in forum Off Topic Discussion
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 02-04-2009, 09:40 PM
Tags for this Thread

View Tag Cloud

Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Posting Permissions
  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •