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Re: Won't engage into gear HELP HELP 200 79

posted by  someone claiming to be Don Foster on  Mon Feb 12 23:53 CST 2001 [RELATED]

If you're desperate, try 4-6 ounces of lacquer thinner in the tranny fluid. It'll dissolve the sticky crap that gums up the valve body. After several weeks of driving, dump the fluid.

"Is the fan clutch problem related to the non engagement..."

Not likely. But they may both be influenced by the temperature.

"...if not...is the tranny shot, or possibly something else???"

A '79, it may have 22-year old fluid in the transmission. The tranny is probably well varnished.

"...don't want to pay for a tow..."

Hey, I can understand that. Start it and let it warm up. Tell the owner the sale depends on his claim that it WILL shift once well warmed up (his words).





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