Dead tranny

[TKGN1]

Lost ALL gears last night, no 1, 2, 3, OD, or reverse. Was on throttle about 1/2, tires lightely hazed then pop, thought the tranny went to neutral.
No abnormal sounds, no fluids leaking, locks in park, trans brake still locks the tranny but will not stall motor up (still acts like neutral).
Ideas or suggestions appreciated.

 

[Lee Thompson]

probably

Forward drum shaft---disconnect one of the trans cooler lines and see if it pumps oil--if not --pump

 

[TKGN1]

Thanks Lee, I'll give it a try tonight. But most likely the tranny is going to have to be pulled, huh?
I was figuring the pump myself.
Reckon this will need a full rebuild or fixed and freshened? Was originally built at PMAC (century) about 6500 hard miles ago.

 

[bison]

Just pull it. Its more than likely the forward drum since it happened under power. I assume you have hardened pump rings in there already so i doubt its the pump. Since most pump failures are related to the rings.

 

[TKGN1]

Just talked to Century and he agreed it was most likely the foward drum (you guys get two stars )
Looks like I'll upgrade while its out!
Thanks for the help.
Todd

 

[Ed Valvo]

If your cars snaps trannies at 1/2 throttle, imaging what it would do at WOT?

 

[TKGN1]

If your cars snaps trannies at 1/2 throttle, imaging what it would do at WOT?

Yea, kinda scary huh! :tongue:
Well in the last three weeks its been to the track, driven to be dynoed, and some aggressive street driving. Just lucky I was close to home when it happened and had a bunch of buddies whatching when it happened. Made it real easy to load on the trailer with five guys pushing!
I guess thats what I get trying to show off

 

[1980 malibu]

wow how ironic that happened to me last night but i was at WOT, now i dont have 1,2,D,OD, or reverse either. i had posted a thread but i guess my question was already answered

 

[TKGN1]

Well, if it makes you feel any better I just pulled the tranny and did it in 1hr 15 mins., pretty easy. I'm gonna run it to the tranny shop Moday and I'll post up to let you know excactly what cratered in mine.
Good luck.

 

[turbocaddy1982]

same thing happened to me last friday, dropped the trans and the converter is stripped out....bought a new one...