Help! Did I kill my transmission?
Vette Dan
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,043
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From: OKC Oklahoma
OK, a little history first...I drove to New Orleans to drop a friend off at the airport. I put my 98 in park, (auto trans) left the engine running while we removed her luggage from the cargo area. She leaned on the rear of my car to reach her luggage, (she's not petite, about 175 lbs) and my car actually rolled forward a foot or so. After we said bye-bye, I got in my car to leave, grabbed the shifter to put it in drive, and nothing! The shifter had no resistance like normal, just kinda free floats. Somehow it's not in gear, so I was able to push it a short distance so I wouldn't get a ticket while waiting for a tow. Had it towed to a friends house nearby since I live an hour and half away. Returned next day and I removed center console hoping the linkage came loose there but no such luck. It is now at a repair shop I'm not familiar with. They believe the pin fell out that connects the linkage to the trans. Informed me they must dismantle/remove exhaust and belly pan just to look at it, at a cost of $500 labor. Thats before any repairs are made. Have any of you had this happen before? Any suggestions? I want my baby home! Right now there is a serious love/hate relationship going on between me and both my Corvettes.
Pleeeeeease help me! I remain......A DUMB BLONDE
Another question- If they take the exhaust apart, shouldn't they replace the gaskets/seals when putting it back together to prevent any exhaust leaks or fumes? If so, what is a reasonable cost for this since it seems they are planning their retirement based on what they are charging me. It always helps to be informed when you are female. Thanks fellas!
Pleeeeeease help me! I remain......A DUMB BLONDE
Another question- If they take the exhaust apart, shouldn't they replace the gaskets/seals when putting it back together to prevent any exhaust leaks or fumes? If so, what is a reasonable cost for this since it seems they are planning their retirement based on what they are charging me. It always helps to be informed when you are female. Thanks fellas!
It's not that hard to get to. Have them show you. Of what they speak.
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Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 40
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From: Baton Rouge Louisiana
Not this particular problem. Manuals have their own issues like the clutch and slave/master cylinders. But, no use in getting all worked up about those if there's no problem.
Good maintenance practice is everything. And, if you're planning on keeping your C5's for a while, you should find a capable and reputable shop to take them to for service and repair.
Good maintenance practice is everything. And, if you're planning on keeping your C5's for a while, you should find a capable and reputable shop to take them to for service and repair.
