[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Auto trans problem?
At 16:51 8.11.98 -0500, Steve Brehm wrote: >Hi guys, > >th auto trans on my 87 5KCST was shifting poorly(slow to change gears) the other day so I >checked the ATF level. To my dismay the level didn't even register on the stick. I filled >it and have been driving it for a couple weeks like that. Today, I checked the level and >found it low again. There are no external leaks though. Does this mean I'm experiencing the >dreaded transmission/final drive oil swapping problem? Yes, I'm afraid. Remove the differential fill plug. If lot of fluid escapes from the differential, than you've found where the ATF did go :-( >If so, what's the prognosis? What >needs replaced to correct things? What's the co$t?? Stop driving the car. You will damage the differential if you keep driving the car in this condition. 90% of the repair cost is labor, so stay away from the dealer. Aleksander Mierzwa Warsaw, Poland mailto:alex@matrix.pl 87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine) 88 Renault Medallion wagon (mom's) 91 mountain bike (just in case both cars broke at the same time :-)
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