transmission question t56
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transmission question t56
I have an 04 le mans Corvette. My trans went out and the trans shop says they are trying to find and offset lever or level couldn't understand him. I however can't find any information on this part. Can someone tell me of my car has this part and if so what it does. All I find is stuff for f-bodys and gto's. Thank you so much.
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I would ask to see the damage. That isn't a part that I have ever had to replace. The offset lever is is what basically rides in the shift gate and the reverse lockout solenoid and skip shift solenoid work with it.
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From: Anthony TX
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Contact Rick Kim He is a T 56 Specialist and one of the most knowlwdgable people I know on A4 and T 56 Trans andC5/6 Differentials.
He whould be able to give you the straight scoop.
RKT56
http://rktperformance.com
Phone number: 301-257-0930
5400 Yukon Court, # 400
Frederick, MD 21703
He whould be able to give you the straight scoop.
RKT56
http://rktperformance.com
Phone number: 301-257-0930
5400 Yukon Court, # 400
Frederick, MD 21703
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Long story as short as possible. At around 130k miles 5/6 gear went out all I got was a grinding sound. Was stationed in Florida about to get out of the air force. Took it too aamco because I knew I would be moving soon and wanted my warranty to be nationwide. They said they would rebuild instead they bought a used from man trans in Tallahassee. About 3k miles third gear went out. Took it too aamco in Illinois because I was still under warranty. They shipped it back to man trans who rebuilt and sent it back. Less than 3k more miles third shelled out again. This time aamco up here is rebuilding and I am requiring all old parts and visual inspection before of bad parts and good parts going in. Also only mod is exhaust.
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Thanks For Serving!!!!!! 
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I wouldn't trust my CAT with help at AMCO,, That said ,,, At least you have a warranty?
BC
AMCO -= All Available Ameraian Currency Obliterated
I wouldn't trust my CAT with help at AMCO,, That said ,,, At least you have a warranty?
BC
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See i have never heard of the part before. When I did find it for the fbodys gtos and vipers it looked like a pretty stout piece. I still cant find any reference too it for my c5. I talked to rick kim and i called rpm performance and both are telling me that the c5 doesnt have it. All i want is either a good partnumber if it does exist so they can order if its there and proof that its broken. They have had my car since april 17th and i have missed so many good days and cruises
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Thank you so much Rick you really are the best. Just glad it's all under warranty. And it didn't fail mantrans put the retaining clip for it in wrong so when they went to get it apart they had to grind it out. According to aamco thats what happened
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what retaining ring? It is held in place with a roll pin....unless they left the pin in and hammered another in with it....
The Corvette and non-Corvette ones are different. When I get home I can take a picture of the Corvette one and post it. I currently have 1 torn apart on my bench.
The Corvette and non-Corvette ones are different. When I get home I can take a picture of the Corvette one and post it. I currently have 1 torn apart on my bench.
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what retaining ring? It is held in place with a roll pin....unless they left the pin in and hammered another in with it....
The Corvette and non-Corvette ones are different. When I get home I can take a picture of the Corvette one and post it. I currently have 1 torn apart on my bench.
The Corvette and non-Corvette ones are different. When I get home I can take a picture of the Corvette one and post it. I currently have 1 torn apart on my bench.
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hey rick I have a problem on mine that I cant get a lot of help on and the places over here, even a very good corvette only shop doesn't know. didn't mean to hijack the thread guys. can you pm me or something and let me tell you?