C4 automatic transmission problem
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C4 automatic transmission problem
Hello , I wonder if I have a major problem with my transmissin . It goes into gear at start-up but after it warms up I have no gears at all . I have read a chilton's type manual but it seems to vauge on where to start for checking or identifying the problem . Any ideas ,other than trailoring it to a transmissin specilists right now/ . Thank you ,Richard Jernigan SORRY...84 Vette automatic
Last edited by Richard J.; Apr 1, 2007 at 11:11 AM. Reason: forgot to mention year...sorry
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If the fluid is full, and the filter is not plugged, cracked or has a damaged o-ring, there is little you can do. Before trailering it to the trans shop, you can try a filter swap. Make sure that the o-ring is carefully removed from the pump bore before sticking the new filter in place. Use no sealant of any kind on the gasket. It could plug the servo dump hole. Vaseline should be used to lube the o-ring and gasket.
If that fails to help, it likely has a pump problem, blocked cooler, or torque converter problem.
If that fails to help, it likely has a pump problem, blocked cooler, or torque converter problem.
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Had Problem Getting Under Vette , So First Order Of Business Is To Build Pit ,ramps ,or Lift ,so I Can Get My Fat Rear End Underneath . I Did Get It Up With A Tight Fit To Get To The Tranny .i Changed Fluid And Filter Still No 3 And Od. No Problem I Have A Trailor And I Will Take It To Las Ruces Nm Aamco . Talked To The Manager On Phone ...wow Very Professional And Said We Will Rebuild It With The Whole Idea Of Keeping The Vehicle With Orig Parts And All. So For Around $1200.00 Im In And It Will Be Done In 2 Days . I Wanted To Do It Today But Here Is The Deal ,i Bought A New F-150 Pickup Last Week In New Mexico . I Needed To Get It Licensed And Regestered In Arizona . Crap Arizona Is Chicken%$#@%, They Hit Me With $2020.00 . I Need To Wait For The First Now .
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Had Problem Getting Under Vette , So First Order Of Business Is To Build Pit ,ramps ,or Lift ,so I Can Get My Fat Rear End Underneath . I Did Get It Up With A Tight Fit To Get To The Tranny .i Changed Fluid And Filter Still No 3 And Od. No Problem I Have A Trailor And I Will Take It To Las Ruces Nm Aamco . Talked To The Manager On Phone ...wow Very Professional And Said We Will Rebuild It With The Whole Idea Of Keeping The Vehicle With Orig Parts And All. So For Around $1200.00 Im In And It Will Be Done In 2 Days . I Wanted To Do It Today But Here Is The Deal ,i Bought A New F-150 Pickup Last Week In New Mexico . I Needed To Get It Licensed And Regestered In Arizona . Crap Arizona Is Chicken%$#@%, They Hit Me With $2020.00 . I Need To Wait For The First Now .
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Thanks on the information , it really did help on what to do . I did smell burnt tranny fluid when I changed it and the filter looked clogged and fouled ,I suspect this tranny has Never had any attention of any kind other than use and abuse . Oh well ...but thank you again....Richard
