1991 C4 Trans not circulating fluid
Today's mystery: Have a "91 C4 that only drove in 2nd gear, pulled governor and changed it (had flat spot on gear), lost some fluid (2 quarts?), started engine to readjust fluid level, after about 15 seconds heard a few clicking sounds, engine lugged a little, then I shut it off. Added a quart, checked fluid level and fluid was way high on dipstick. Trans won't move car in any gear now, but engine slows down slightly when I put it in gear, still fluid doesn't seem to be circulating. What should I check?
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The trans fluid level drops when the engine is running because some of the fluid gets pumped into the trans cooler, torque converter and other places inside the transmission. That's why you should only check the level when the engine is running. The fluid level also changes when the trans fluid is hot, so it should be checked hot.
What you should check is for transmission shops in your area. You need somebody who knows what he's doing to evaluate your transmission. I suggest calling TransGo and asking their tech support people for a recommendation. |
Thanks, but my fluid level stays high on the stick now with the engine running. I'm pretty sure if I call TransGo the response will be "you will have to bring it in so we can have a look at it". Usually that ends up being "it needs to be rebuilt and we get 1800 for that". But I'll give it a try just to say I did. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by cimchazz1
(Post 1583723479)
Added a quart, checked fluid level and fluid was way high on dipstick. Trans won't move car in any gear now, but engine slows down slightly when I put it in gear, still fluid doesn't seem to be circulating. What should I check?
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Originally Posted by Tom400CFI
(Post 1583733092)
Main line pressure, with a pressure gauge? If you're not pumping fluid, there will be no pressure. If there is no pressure, I'd guess (auto trans's aren't my specialty), that you'd need a pump.
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were are you located i have a tranny shop in west virginia
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Originally Posted by pricesgarage
(Post 1584338297)
were are you located i have a tranny shop in west virginia
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sent u a pm
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The best/cheapest way to get a transmission pressure gauge is from these guys (I have one):
http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata....php?ITEMID=53 |
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