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From: eric@genrad.UUCP (Eric Nathan)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Automatic Transmission
Message-ID: <1049@genrad.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 17-Sep-85 09:52:39 EDT
Article-I.D.: genrad.1049
Posted: Tue Sep 17 09:52:39 1985
Date-Received: Thu, 19-Sep-85 01:42:52 EDT
Reply-To: eric@genrad.UUCP (Eric Nathan)
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Organization: GenRad, Inc., Bolton, Mass.
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Keywords: Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks


     I currently own a 1976 Chevy Nova 250 - 6 cyl, bought new, and have

experienced many transmission problems in thre past. This car is well

maintained, and runs quite well despite its age and mileage, ( 150,000 -

just turned ). The automatic transmission has a history as listed below,

originally it was a 200 THM, and replaced by a 350 THM ( the one that was

previously put on all Novas prior to late 1975, early 1976.

Mileage:           Problem:                   Repair costs:

 44,000            Shifter not engaging in      $ 27.00
                    "park" car will roll           

 61,000            No reverse gear              $329.00

 81,000            Pump worn out                $487.00
                                               ---------
                             Subtotal           $843.00

*****************REIMBURSEMENT FROM GM******  - $816.00
      ( All work was done by the Chevy dealer )__________	
				               	$ 27.00

   This reimbursement was related to the GM

transmission failure that was in the media for

quite some time.  I pursued this claim for 4 1/2 years !

  Anyway back to the problem, at approximately 110,00 miles

the transmission began to leak, about 1 quart every 350 miles, so

I had the gasket changed, filter cleaned, and fluid replaced or added.

This did not make the problem better or worst, some 40,000 miles later

the problem is exactly the same.  I have tightened the gasket fasteners, no

difference. I hope that it is not the front seal. The problem is not so bad,

although it leaks on the cement driveway and is a nuisance.  If someone out

there in netland could suggest what the problem is, please respond by posting.

Incidently, my dealings with the Chevy dealer and mechanic have been good, 

although could Amco or some other shop be recommended / dealings etc.  I

just do not want to put money into a car, that has little value.  The condition

of the car is good, body good, interior fair to poor, engine - a quart of oil

every 800 miles - honest ! Thanks, awaiting someone's help.


                                                      


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