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DarrinA
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Feb 3, 2008, 11:40 AM

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I have a 1989 GMC K1500 4X4, 5.7 ltr, 4 speed with over drive. The other night I drove home and when I turned around, I had no reverse. I rolled the truck down, turned around using gravity, and only had 3rd or 4th. I took the shifter off thinking it might be the linkage and found the coupler (part that the shifter sits in) loose on the top shaft of the transmission. Now, when I can get it in neutral, it sounds like it's grinding. Can I just tighten this up? If so, does anyone know what tool I need. I had no problems before this and there was absolutely no indication that anything was wrong. Thanks for your help.

Darrin


dave284
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Feb 4, 2008, 11:03 AM

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How many miles is on this vehicle? Do the shifter feel like its going in gear? Have you checked the fluid?Unsure


DarrinA
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Feb 4, 2008, 1:21 PM

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168K on truck, No, the shifter only goes into 3rd or 4th.


dave284
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Feb 6, 2008, 10:59 AM

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Have you checked the fluid level, and the grinding in neutral is a very bad sign , the gears could be damaged by now and you are looking at an overhaul /or used transPirate by inspecting the trans fluid for metal shavings would give a indication of how severe it isUnimpressed






 
 
 






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