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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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So....why exactly did my tranny, rear diff, both rear axles and cv joints disintegrate on me yesterday? I was idleing out of a parking space in reverse and...BLAM!!! WTF?! Course this is covered under warrenty but...will this kill the value of my car? Also, the dealership worked on the transmission only 30 days before this. They replaced the tranny seal the cracked during the previous service. I am suspecting they failed to fill the tranny oil properly and is caused my tranny to cease and then the rest to go. What do you all think?


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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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I think you've got major problems, Gary.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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Just curious as to why it all detonated at the same time?
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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I think your right about the oil. Who know what these jackass's do?
I bought a four post lift years ago, so I can do the oil changes. rear end etc myself. But who knows? Maybe a spacer , ring, whatever, something was really done wrong. You need a transmission specialist for sure, Good Luck...
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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I'm sure it's the oil. Of course they will never admit it. I' sure they will come up with a good story for the warranty.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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I think it's all under warranty and you should get it all fixed and enjoy the car.Don't worry about resale,warranty work shouldn't be a factor.Enjoy the car.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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It was likely due to dealership error. Lucky it didn't blow at a higher rate of speed! Press them to get it fixed quickly and correctly.

Go Cav....MOUNT-UP AND GALLOP IN ALL DIRECTIONS!
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