01-29-2011, 06:39 PM | #1 |
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Broke Something - Help Identify
I was installing my MGW shifter today and was removing the driver side mounting arm pin. Boy, when they say in the video that this is the most difficult part they weren't lying. Anyway, I inserted the 1/8 allen wrench through the access hole to pop the retaining clip out the other side but it didn't release. The wrench would go all the way through but the clip was still stuck. So, I resorted to using a screwdriver to pry the clip off. That worked, but in the process of leveraging the screwdriver on the top of the transmission I snapped off one of the two wire connectors attached. It is just about 4 to 6 inches forward of the retaining clip on the upper side of the transmission. It looks like it is just a stub with a resister in the connector as it doesn't lead away from where it was attached. It is one of those blue and white clips. When it snapped off there was a slight gurgling sound and it looks like some fluid is leaking from where it broke. It is red in color and I would assume it is transmission fluid.
Anyway, tucked my tail between my legs and called a tow to take it to the closest dealer to get it replaced on Monday. Does anyone have any idea what it may be that I broke? Has anyone else had the same problem with those retaining clips? |
01-29-2011, 06:54 PM | #2 |
NOICE!!! ™
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Trans cooler line
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01-30-2011, 12:01 AM | #3 |
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I don't think it was the transmission cooler line. This is an electrical connection. I'm pretty sure it's not the 1st to 2nd lockout solenoid. I installed the lockout by-pass a few months ago and it wasn't that solenoid. It may have been the reverse lockout but I'm not sure.
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01-30-2011, 07:16 AM | #4 |
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It's not a transmission cooler line, the LS3 doesn't flow tranny fluid through it's cooler lines. Not sure what it could be but I'll have a look at mine later as it's in the air for header install and let ya know what I think.
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01-30-2011, 09:02 AM | #5 |
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I agree removing the clips id the hardest part. Pumpkin is on the lift. I'll look on my Tuesday my first day off and see what I can see.
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01-30-2011, 10:52 AM | #6 |
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Does anyone have an exploded view of the SS manual transmission? I may be able to identify it by looking at that. I checked GM Parts Direct but there aren't any diagrams of the transmission. Apparently you can only buy the whole transmission from them. I hope that isn't the case for this part...If so I think I'm going to be sick.
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01-30-2011, 11:04 AM | #7 |
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01-30-2011, 12:06 PM | #8 |
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Thanks 1CAMSS, that helped. I've circled the part I think I broke on the picture. I can't check for sure because my car is now at the shop sitting in the lot. Does anyone know what this is? I only broke the small connector off of the end of it. I didn't break the entire part off. Just the plastic blue and white clip.
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reverse lockout or skip shift solenoid
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01-30-2011, 05:44 PM | #10 |
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+1 looked at some pic's from when we dropped my trans sure looks like the culprit
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01-31-2011, 10:40 AM | #12 |
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Well - I just learned a huge heart breaking lesson today. The dealer identified the broken part. It is the 2-3 solenoid. I wasn't aware there was one. Anyway, $200 for the replacement part. That isn't the bad part. To replace it they have to drop the exhaust and transmission out of the car. That's another $900 in labor bringing it to about $1100 plus tax.
This is a huge setback for me. I 'm fairly handy and consider myself capable of doing just about anything. One slip of a screwdriver in a split second is going to cost me more than it would have cost me to have someone else do it. My wife is understanding, but I think I may be out of modifications for a long time. I'm quite depressed about this now. Let this thread serve as a warning to anyone installing an aftermarket shifter on their own. Be VERY CAREFUL around the transmission. I couldn't see the connector I broke or I would have avoided it. I need a drink. |
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