Transmission - Help
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Transmission - Help
Hi guys,
Figures, the last day I was going to drive the Vette before putting her away for storage and this happens. She’s an 03, automatic. When in overdrive from a stop, it’ll rev but basically crawl. Have to start in second gear and shift up to overdrive and it’s okay, but basically no first gear. Thinking the tranny is shot, but wanted some opinions before I spend the money. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
Figures, the last day I was going to drive the Vette before putting her away for storage and this happens. She’s an 03, automatic. When in overdrive from a stop, it’ll rev but basically crawl. Have to start in second gear and shift up to overdrive and it’s okay, but basically no first gear. Thinking the tranny is shot, but wanted some opinions before I spend the money. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
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From: Dallas Tx
Have you done the transmission fill procedure?
Get it on a lift, start the engine and shift through all the positions, then put it in park. Get under the car (engine still running) and remove the fill plug. Pump transmission fluid into the hole until it overflows. Then put the fill plug back in. The transmission fluid must be between 90 and 120 degrees.
This takes less than 10 minutes but seems to be necessary every year or two.
Get it on a lift, start the engine and shift through all the positions, then put it in park. Get under the car (engine still running) and remove the fill plug. Pump transmission fluid into the hole until it overflows. Then put the fill plug back in. The transmission fluid must be between 90 and 120 degrees.
This takes less than 10 minutes but seems to be necessary every year or two.
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Have you done the transmission fill procedure?
Get it on a lift, start the engine and shift through all the positions, then put it in park. Get under the car (engine still running) and remove the fill plug. Pump transmission fluid into the hole until it overflows. Then put the fill plug back in. The transmission fluid must be between 90 and 120 degrees.
This takes less than 10 minutes but seems to be necessary every year or two.
Get it on a lift, start the engine and shift through all the positions, then put it in park. Get under the car (engine still running) and remove the fill plug. Pump transmission fluid into the hole until it overflows. Then put the fill plug back in. The transmission fluid must be between 90 and 120 degrees.
This takes less than 10 minutes but seems to be necessary every year or two.
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10/24 Update: Worst case scenario. Got a call from my guy at his transmission shop. It's f'd. He said he could rebuild and beef up the tranny no problem, but neither he, or anyone in his shop has the experience to actually remove the tranny. So I'm literally up $hit creek on this one.
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10/24 Update: Worst case scenario. Got a call from my guy at his transmission shop. It's f'd. He said he could rebuild and beef up the tranny no problem, but neither he, or anyone in his shop has the experience to actually remove the tranny. So I'm literally up $hit creek on this one.
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From: Anthony TX
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LOL!! CHECK THE FILL LEVEL before you invest ANY money on any repairs. Its simple, cheep and necessary. 
I AGREE with BigGun!! DO NOT allow anyone who is not C5 familiar work on your drive train.
I am POSITIVE that someone here lives in your geographic area and can recommend a competent C5/C6 specialist.
BC
I AGREE with BigGun!! DO NOT allow anyone who is not C5 familiar work on your drive train.
I am POSITIVE that someone here lives in your geographic area and can recommend a competent C5/C6 specialist.
BC
