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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 02:59 AM
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ok so i work at a tire shop and my tires were showing threads so i left my car at home for about 1 week sitting. i get some new tires today so i drive my car to my shop put the tires on. i drive about 30 miles on tires then all of a sudden my transmission will not go into 3rd or overdrive. i just got the trans rebuilt about 4 months ago. what is the problem. i step on gas and RPMS go up but car doesnt go. so that would be the clutch correct? if so am i going to have to do an entire trans rebuild or just throw in a new stage 1 racing clutch? i can not hear any slipping of belts at all.
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my transmission will not go into 3rd or overdrive. i just got the trans rebuilt about 4 months ago.
I would start by going back to your tramsmission rebuilder to diagnose the problem. Did you get a warranty of any kind?
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i dont think so
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i dont think so
Start by checking your fluid level.

With the engine RUNNING, and the transmission temp. WARM, (about 100 deg. F) the fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill plug threads.
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i took it back and i find out that i broke my torque converter which made my tranny leak fluid which burnt it up. good thing its under warrenty
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i took it back and i find out that i broke my torque converter which made my tranny leak fluid which burnt it up. good thing its under warrenty

Get you a better torque converter with a slightly higher stall and you will be much happier
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