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RE: Auto trans problem?



> 	
Aleksander said;

> 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. 
> 
STOP DRIVING THE CAR!!!!!!!  Sorry, just wanted to get your attention.
Listen to Aleksander.  Most places won't even attempt to rebuild the diff.
It is a major pain.  If you smoke the diff, new one is available from, you
got it, the dealer, at a price I can't even guess.  If the diff is bad, get
a used one.  They don't go bad with anything near the frequency that the
tranny does, so a used one is usually a good bet.  Expect to pay $300 for a
diff.  
HTH,

Gary Lewis 
88 5kcstq 0.0 bar 108km Pearl w/Fuchs
86 5Kcst 5sp 1.8 Bar 200km Sapphire
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