Help with..Drivetrain Issue
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From: Central North Carolina
Car: 1986 Yellow Iroc-Z
Engine: Tpi 305
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Help with..Drivetrain Issue
Hi guys, I recently had a leaky gasket in the transmission of my car. Took it tot the shop and the leak was fixed after the transmission was removed and reinstalled, But the mechanic who did this left something loose (I think he didn't bolt it back in right). When you put the car in gear, There will be a loud clank and upon first thought maybe it was a Universal Joint.This was not the case and There is what looks to be some kind of brace that drops itself down and drags the pavement when the car is put in gear. I am not sure what this is (Will attach pictures) nor am I sure how it is attached to the car. Any Help or suggestions with this problem would be appreciated.
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From: Aridzona
Car: `86 SS / `87 SS
Engine: L69 w/ TPI on top / 305 4bbl
Transmission: `95 T56 \ `88 200-4R
Re: Help with..Drivetrain Issue
He didn't reassemble the torque arm to the transmission correctly.
It's normally clamped in a bracket with rubber bushing that is bolted to the tailhousing of the transmission.
It's normally clamped in a bracket with rubber bushing that is bolted to the tailhousing of the transmission.
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: Help with..Drivetrain Issue
The word "incompetent" comes to mind. Show this knucklehead the pics you provide and demand that he take action.
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From: Il
Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: Help with..Drivetrain Issue
Un-freakn-real....
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From: Central North Carolina
Car: 1986 Yellow Iroc-Z
Engine: Tpi 305
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Re: Help with..Drivetrain Issue
Thanks jmd,And I have contacted the mechanic who said he would fix this for free considering it was his fault. And to think I drove the car almost 30 miles home in this condition.
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