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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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I have an 85 automatic. Was driving down the highway today about 80mph. I went to pass a car and all I had was neutral. Luckily I was at my exit. When the car is in drive theres nothing there. I slammed it in second and it moved fine. I was able to beat it all the way home about 1 mile. My guess is my stock tranny just took a crap.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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I have an 85 automatic. Was driving down the highway today about 80mph. I went to pass a car and all I had was neutral. Luckily I was at my exit. When the car is in drive theres nothing there. I slammed it in second and it moved fine. I was able to beat it all the way home about 1 mile. My guess is my stock tranny just took a crap.
What you are describing is typical failure of the 3-4 clutch pack. It is the most common way that they die a normal death.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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I was afraid you would say that. I knew it was coming but it doesn't make it any easier when it happens. Pete K I will be in contact.
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