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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 06:13 PM
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Hello, in my c3 81 er ,the transmission shift sometimes not in his third ...
anyone have an idea what it could be?
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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 06:36 PM
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The vacuum connection to the transmission is leaking or broken at either end. Or the fluid is low. Or it needs to be serviced with new fluid and filter. Or the pump is weak. Or the transmission needs to be rebuilt. In other words, that is hard to diagnose across the internet.
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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 07:04 PM
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The vacuum connection to the transmission is leaking or broken at either end. Or the fluid is low. Or it needs to be serviced with new fluid and filter. Or the pump is weak. Or the transmission needs to be rebuilt. In other words, that is hard to diagnose across the internet.
Thanks for your idee s ,
great to get an answere from the US!!
my first time too look ad a forum !
tomorow a check the oil first.....
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 05:33 AM
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Cold engine oil too low
Empty when motor hot 😔
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