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Old 07-26-2004, 09:29 AM
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brass filings in tranny pan

transmition has brass filings in it!! any idea what this is? clutches or torque converter possibly? im trying to figureout what is burning out int he tranny! its a 700r4 with a bm shift improver and a vette servo
Old 07-26-2004, 11:04 AM
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It may be a fried thrust washer.

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Old 07-27-2004, 01:02 PM
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yeah it makes a bit of aclunk when it goesin gear and its not the u joints kuse i tried 3 driveshafts! so it may very well be, thanks for your help
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It may also be one or more bushings that have worn badly.
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