Hey all! I was wondering, I just bought a 92 RS 305cu Camaro today, and the thing is immaculate. It has 158k miles on it, but 27k on the crate motor. Anyway, I've noticed the transmission makes a little bit of a hum, or growl noise sometimes, when I am in D and sitting still, or going into or out of R, N or P. Almost like when an old tranny doesnt have enough fluid, and you can hear the tq converter, but nowhere near as loud. Also, 3rd gear is really sloppy, I forget what you call it, but it kind of hits nuetral real fast before it shifts, but its not that bad yet, I've seen that symptom very worse. Could any of this be adjustment? Like bands? Or would a shift kit help, or just make it worse? Or is it destined for the rebuild shop?

Thanks!!
Chris

 

well if its stil stock (not rebuilt yet) and has that many miles, it could very well be on its way for arebuild. thats about when mine died. Make sure you get get better parts in it if you rebuild it

cheers

 

Well, I'll be so bold as to ask - did you check the tranny fluid? (I would think so since you're asking?)

From what I've seen, this is definitely the 3-4 clutch pack, and is extremely common with the 700R4's. Mine did this to me, and it's not a band, it's clutches. The band is for 2nd and 4th gear, and isn't really adjustable that I'm aware of (although I think you can buy a new pin that might be adjustable.) A shift kit would NOT fix this, as it's internal wear that's the problem - a rebuild will fix it though.

 

Needs a rebuild. Mine did it to when I had the 700r4.

 

Thanks for all the help guys!

I was quoted 950 for a rebuild, so when it finally gives, thats what I'll do.