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........by saying I'd been trolling around in old motors for years without any issues.
Consequently, 3 days later, the transmission fell right out of the Corvette
Had a hectic day ahead of me finishing and finalising the group dissertation so I thought I'd drive in and save time, also giving me the chance to blat around chasing bits up and go to the binders.
I burbled along around the ringroad, listening to the smallblock gargle away as I shunted around amidst the Euroboxes slogging it out, finally reaching my destination. I turned into my friend's road, squeezed the throttle, rewarding myself with a sharp blat from the rear pipes............
.........Then I realised I was still just coasting forwards!
Blipped the throttle again and checked the gears, thinking I'd just dropped it into neutral without realising but nooo, no go!
Fortunately I managed to park, very neatly, about 20 feet from my friend's door so left the car there for the day whilst I worked. When I came back I checked the fluid levels (all good and not overly burnt or discoloured, do need changing but only 'standard service' fair), topped it up a little but still no go.....
Still, I guess one major mechanical failure after countless miles and 10 cars isn't bad going
I got it recovered to a local specalist just in case it was something simple (and to get it off the road) and it's not the fluid, definitely an internal problem in the box - haven't quizzed them yet to see what the issue might be but will in the next few days.
As the mechanical so aptly put it "It's got **** all drive, mate"
It really was a very odd failure - no slipping, no mechanical noises, clunks or warning, just coasting down the hill, turned in and ........like being in neutral! No drive in any gears at all.
I figure on 3 options:
- Get it pulled and repaired by someone with good experience
- Have a go myself (which I'm kind of tempted to, putting in a few shiny bits on the way)
- Or fit a replacement box....
Anyone done similar before? Talked to friend about it a little who recommended having a go myself (using one of those walk-through DVDs) but just wondered if anyone else had any input, suggestions, comments or advice regarding the matter.
I'm kind of disincined to get it repaired by any 'specialist', I'd rather someone with a bit of prior experience, if I did go that way....Maybe Penn autos or similar
Shift kit and higher stall anyone?
[i*g]http://www.turbochargedpower.com/C4 Turbo at Drag Strip.jpg[/img]
I figure it might be the oil pump or torque convertor that's gone, although I'd have expected a bit of a bang from the TC if it did let go!
Fortunately TH700 bits are easily found and not overly difficult to work on, provided you have some common sense - so it's a kind of a non-issue, just have to get the bits, or pay someone to do it.
Slightly dampens powder at the end of your uni term, mind!
Doesn't put me off it in any way shape or form, mind - just something that needs to be fixed. As likely to happen on any car as the next, unfortunately!
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Consequently, 3 days later, the transmission fell right out of the Corvette
Had a hectic day ahead of me finishing and finalising the group dissertation so I thought I'd drive in and save time, also giving me the chance to blat around chasing bits up and go to the binders.
I burbled along around the ringroad, listening to the smallblock gargle away as I shunted around amidst the Euroboxes slogging it out, finally reaching my destination. I turned into my friend's road, squeezed the throttle, rewarding myself with a sharp blat from the rear pipes............
.........Then I realised I was still just coasting forwards!
Blipped the throttle again and checked the gears, thinking I'd just dropped it into neutral without realising but nooo, no go!
Fortunately I managed to park, very neatly, about 20 feet from my friend's door so left the car there for the day whilst I worked. When I came back I checked the fluid levels (all good and not overly burnt or discoloured, do need changing but only 'standard service' fair), topped it up a little but still no go.....
Still, I guess one major mechanical failure after countless miles and 10 cars isn't bad going
I got it recovered to a local specalist just in case it was something simple (and to get it off the road) and it's not the fluid, definitely an internal problem in the box - haven't quizzed them yet to see what the issue might be but will in the next few days.
As the mechanical so aptly put it "It's got **** all drive, mate"
It really was a very odd failure - no slipping, no mechanical noises, clunks or warning, just coasting down the hill, turned in and ........like being in neutral! No drive in any gears at all.
I figure on 3 options:
- Get it pulled and repaired by someone with good experience
- Have a go myself (which I'm kind of tempted to, putting in a few shiny bits on the way)
- Or fit a replacement box....
Anyone done similar before? Talked to friend about it a little who recommended having a go myself (using one of those walk-through DVDs) but just wondered if anyone else had any input, suggestions, comments or advice regarding the matter.
I'm kind of disincined to get it repaired by any 'specialist', I'd rather someone with a bit of prior experience, if I did go that way....Maybe Penn autos or similar
Shift kit and higher stall anyone?
[i*g]http://www.turbochargedpower.com/C4 Turbo at Drag Strip.jpg[/img]
I figure it might be the oil pump or torque convertor that's gone, although I'd have expected a bit of a bang from the TC if it did let go!
Fortunately TH700 bits are easily found and not overly difficult to work on, provided you have some common sense - so it's a kind of a non-issue, just have to get the bits, or pay someone to do it.
Slightly dampens powder at the end of your uni term, mind!
Doesn't put me off it in any way shape or form, mind - just something that needs to be fixed. As likely to happen on any car as the next, unfortunately!
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