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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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My transmission clunks hard into reverse so I'm pretty sure that I will have to have it either rebuilt or replaced soon. Does anyone know anything about replacing a 3 speed automatic with a different automatic transmission with overdrive or more gears? Thanks everyone!
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The tranny you want is a 200 4r and the guy right there in MO. somewhere is TimAT....he a friend of mine and knows trannies really well.....

the changeover is really easy, direct plug in, just make sure you have a thm350 vette yoke for the driveshaft....
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Before you swap trannies, check the rubber differential "snubbers" to see if they are worn out. Your symptoms are 'classic' for worn-out snubbers.
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could it only be just the "snubbers?"
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I...think that's what I just said....
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The rubber snubber on the differential is a good start. Past that, look at idle speed. Too high and it'll clunk big time.
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