I have a 1988 Olds Delta 88 the car will go untill it is warmed up then the tranny just slips into a no go gear so I pull over turn the car off and just out of spite I start the car again put it in gear and it will go for another block or so fluid is ok, when I start it up there is usually a wining sound, it also does the same thing when the electric connector is unplugged, now the vacume module on the front of the tranny when I took it off there is fluid dripping out from the inside of it and the little nipple on the end is not firm against the seal it will just flop about half way in and out is that normal or maybe I could get lucky and that would solve my problem?
2006-12-21 08:13:53 · 3 answers · asked by Austin B 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
That modulator has gone bad allowing tranny fluid to be sucked into the engine through the vacuum hose. You can't unhook it or you might not be able to get into the drive gear. If you fill the tranny with fluid it will just be sucked out again.
Replace the modulator valve with a new one @$30 dollars. While your tinkering with the tranny replace the filter inside the pan. It could probably use it.
Don't drive around with tranny low on fluid. The transmission will burn up costing big money.
2006-12-21 08:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked the fluid level? If not follow the instructions( usually on the dip-stick) add fluid as necessary. The fluid leaking on the outside of modulator indicates the modulator is bad, when the engine is running, a bad modulator diaphragm can allow the engine vacume to be drawn through it and into the combustion chamber, where it is partially burned, and exits engine via the exhaust system. Also, depending on age, and miles(I do not know either in your case) you may be needing your fluid and filter changed. A clogged filter can show a good level, but restrict the flow of trans fluid, this CAN be the cause of your 'whining' sound. If you feel you are not up to the task of checking these items out, have a qualified technician look into it for you before more damage occures. Hope this helps.
2006-12-21 19:31:17 · answer #2 · answered by Burts chevy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a quart of Atlas transmission additive from your local parts store, it worked for me I added it 2 years ago when I took it to the transmission shop they wanted $1200.00 to rebuild it. but thanks to this additive it is still running.
2006-12-21 20:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by waggeddog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋