Thats a pretty easy fix. Shoudn't run over $100
----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Gill" <mgill3@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 11:12 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 81 shifting issues
Hm.
If it turns out being the universal joint, how expensive is that
to repair do you think?
Matt
On Dec 3, 2006, at 10:59 PM, john sadowski wrote:
If there is enough room for you to slide under the back of the
car, you should be able to check it. If the 80's Imperial are
like the older ones, there is a plug near the top of the
differential where you check the fluid level. Those noises from
the rear sound like a bad universal joint. Probably the one
where the drive shaft connects to the rear end. When you change
from forward to reverse , there shouldn't be a lot of noise.
John
----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Gill" <mgill3@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 10:37 PM
Subject: IML: 81 shifting issues
Ok, i've put more fluid in the trans, and it's dead center in
the OK mark, so i'm good to go as far as that goes. Now, the
trans shifts very smooth, but also very LATE.. also, when it's
down- shifting (after i take my foot off the gas) i hear a
quiet "thud" from the rear end, and also feel it, slightly.
Also, whenever i shift into reverse gear, i always felt the
car shake and make quite a loud THUD noise. After adding more
fluid to the trans and driving it around a bit, putting it in
reverse no longer makes the car shake, at least not NEARLY as
badly, just a quiet little thud and you'd feel the slightest
shake, it seemed a lot more normal.
I think i need some adjustments to both the trans, and probably
the rear end.. at least this is my assumption so far. I
haven't had the chance to check the rear end fluid, i don't
know if i can unless the car is hoisted up...
What are everyone's thought's on that?
-Matt
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