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#2004 of 2018 Re: transmission trouble [marcb2] by the_big_al Jun 27, 2008 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: marcb2 (Oct 14, 2006 8:10 pm) The only thing I can think is that the trans is actually gone. I speak only because it sounds similar to when the trans on my 95 went out. I had just had the clutch replaced. The shop that used the wrong shift tower gasket and hence all the fluid would leak out through the top of the transmission. They finally figured out the problem, but had to order the new gasket, but they filled the tranny and I went about my way. I was on the freeway going about 75-80 when all of the suddent the truck popped out of 5th gear and I tried all the other gears and I think I was able to manage 2nd, but only long enough to get off the freeway. Once parked I only had reverse, barely, and that allowed me to get it backwards onto a dolly to tow it home, which was a distance of about 80 miles.   Anyway, it could be possible that it is the transmission??? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 15, 2006 7:25 pm) marcb2 (Oct 17, 2006 5:44 pm)
#2005 of 2018 Re: transmission trouble [thebigal] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 15, 2006 (7:25 pm)
Replying to: the_big_al (Jun 27, 2008 3:16 pm) First he should check the motor mounts to see if one is broken and causing the transmission to move around; then check the linkage and linkage bushings to make sure that 5th gear is fully engaged. If the linkage is going through its full travel, and the bushings that connect the linkage aren't worn then definitely it's an internal transmission issue...worn shift fork or sliding sleeves or something like that excessively worn. This problem is not related to the last problem he had.
#2006 of 2018 Re: transmission trouble [marcb2] by marcb2 Oct 16, 2006 (2:17 am)
Replying to: marcb2 (Oct 14, 2006 8:10 pm) Thanks for the reply. Am I looking at a costly fix for any of these or are they prety simple inexpensive fixes? I'd hate to drop another chunck of money into this. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 16, 2006 7:27 am) the_big_al (Jun 27, 2008 3:16 pm)
#2007 of 2018 Re: transmission trouble [marcb2] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 16, 2006 (7:27 am)
Replying to: marcb2 (Oct 16, 2006 2:17 am) A broken motor mount or trans mount wouldn't cost too much, and replacing linkage bushings wouldn't be terribly expensive....but if you have to dig into the transmission itself, that's a sobering repair bill. Replies to this message: the_big_al (Jun 27, 2008 3:16 pm)
#2008 of 2018 Fuel Filter by dkurrle Oct 16, 2006 (7:22 pm)
Hello, can anyone tell me if a fuel filter would help with a rough idle?? What are the benefits of changin the fuel filter? I own a 2003 ZR2, 4.3 L V6. How difficult is it to change one? Could someone give me a step by step explanation? thanks Replies to this message: the_big_al (Jun 27, 2008 3:16 pm)
#2009 of 2018 BUMPS by dkurrle Oct 16, 2006 (7:25 pm)
2003 Chevy ZR2. Hi, i dont know if i am a little parnoid or what, but it seems like when i hit a good bump, or lets say a railroad track or something it seems like something does not feel right, kinda like something might be loose. Kinda feels like something is shifting, or kinda rattling. I know this probably doesnt make sense, but what could it be? ALso how common are ball joints to go bad on a zr2?
#2010 of 2018 Re: transmission trouble [Mr_Shiftright] by the_big_al Jun 27, 2008 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 16, 2006 7:27 am) The cost to replace my transmission was about $1500 wtih a "refurbished" one. It wasn't rebuilt, it wasn't new, but it was in good working order it had been gone over and checked to make sure it was good to go. It never gave me problems after that.
#2011 of 2018 Re: Fuel Filter [dkurrle] by the_big_al Jun 27, 2008 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: dkurrle (Oct 16, 2006 7:22 pm) Fuel Filters are very simple to change. Changing the filter will probably eliminate a suspect in a rough idle, but may not fix the rough idle. The filter is under the driver's side, next to the frame rail on the inside. You will need some shop rags, a pair of pliers, an adjustable crescent wrench, or a wrench set (I can't remember the exact size) and a plan to bleed off the fuel pressure, unless of course you enjoy spraying your self with fuel.   Disconnect the battery and relieve the fuel pressure. Under the hood there is a pressure releif valve (it's a schrader valve, similar to a valve stem on a tire). You can get a kit at parts store that will capture the fluid or you can use the shop rags and hold them over the valve while you depress the pin. Honestly, I would get the kit. After my last experience changing my filter I wouldn't go any other way.   Once you have relieved the fuel pressure, crawl under the truck and change the filter by loosening the nut on the tank side and with the pliers pinching the release tabs on the the motor side of the filter and remove the filter. Have a couple of shop rags and or a small pan to catch the residual fluid that will drain out of the lines.   Install the new filter and make sure your connections are tight, then make sure all the gas is cleaned up from both under the vehicle and under the hood (if needed spray degreaser and hose off. You don't want gas puddled somewhere in the engine bay.) Make sure your pressure relief kit is removed and the cap covering the relief valve replaced. Reconnect the battery and turn on the key. Let the pump run (the whine you hear when you first turn the key) till it shuts off to build up a little bit pressure then crank the motor to start the truck. The truck will take longer to start than normal as you have emptied the gas lines and so it will take a few cranks to get the truck started. But once the truck is started, make sure there are no leaks in the fuel system. Don't stick your head under the truck in case the you accidently didn't tighten something properly and the minute you stick your head under there it decides to come apart. Just look without sticking your head under the vehicle.   That's all there is to changing a fuel filter. Pretty simple and should only take about 10-15 minutes. Unless you are like me and didn't relieve the fuel pressure so that the minute you release the plastic tab fuel sprays backwards into your face, down your neck, up your nose, down your ears, thankfully not in the eyes. Lesson learned Doh. Anyway, I had done it before without relieving the pressure with out such incident but such was not the case the second time... never again !...
#2012 of 2018 dash and doom lights problem by jmedley Oct 17, 2006 (6:10 am)
Hi, The dash lights, including the radio/CD player, do not come on when I start the truck (2000 GMC Sonoma) in the dark morning. They do seem to work when I start the truck during daylight. The doom light will work, but only for a few seconds then it start going on and off. Have checked all fuses and they seem fine. Tried starting this morning with a flashlight on the light sensor on the dash, but it didn't help. Any thoughts? Thanks much, Jim
#2013 of 2018 turn signal/multifunction switch by carrollsue Oct 17, 2006 (10:48 am)
This is a general question. I bought a 1993 S-10 just to have a small truck for getting things done around the house. My turn signal/multifunction switch which works for the mist, turning signal and high/low bream, but does not work for the wipers. I called a Chevy dealer, close by, and they could not find a turn signal/multifunction switch in their parts book, all they could find was the turn signal only. Need a part number if anyone has it?

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