78 vette trans
Aug 26, 2013 | 11:15 AM
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Heel & Toe
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78 vette trans
I'm looking ata '78 vette w/ auto trans. Fluid on floor and trans hard to shift from park to drive. Any idea of problem?
Aug 26, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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Check the tranny fluid level. Sounds like it's leaking and probably low.
Aug 26, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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Leak in front or center of car? Came with oil cooler attached to front of radiator. Probably low on fluid.
Aug 27, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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leak appears in center. Would the most common trans leak be from the trans pan gasget? Is there a drain plug for the auto trans?
Aug 27, 2013 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by
osterro01
...Is there a drain plug for the auto trans?...
No.
Aug 27, 2013 | 10:25 AM
Burning Brakes
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osterro01
leak appears in center. Would the most common trans leak be from the trans pan gasget? Is there a drain plug for the auto trans?
Wipe the pan off and go for a short drive. Pan gasket can easily be replaced. Could be the front seal or rear. Thats' bad news as you will have to pull tranny to fix. Or just keep the fluid full and keep a pan under the car when parked.
Aug 27, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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This car has only 19K miles on it. It hasn't been driven often. What are the odds that the main seals would go bad within 19K miles?
Aug 27, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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osterro01
This car has only 19K miles on it. It hasn't been driven often. What are the odds that the main seals would go bad within 19K miles?
very good. they get dry and the when you do drive they are not lubed and wear.
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Aug 27, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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oldschoolvette
very good. they get dry and the when you do drive they are not lubed and wear.
thanks to all who have responded to my questions... very helpful
