Re: IML: 81 shifting issues

[Matthew Gill <mgill3@xxxxxxx>]

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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> > 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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