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Sounds like you have a leaky seal. You better- (archive)
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Posted by Ethan on May 10, 2002 at 19:14:33:

In Reply to: hot shifter posted by ROB on May 10, 2002 at 17:04:47:

check your trans fluid soon! If the shift lever is hot, your transmission is running hot.... bad. A rebuilt trans costs in the neighborhood of $3500. a used one will run you $1400.

Check your fluid level now just to be safe. I'll bet it's low.

Ethan


why is my gearshift shaft so hot and why is there so much heat comming out of shift box area?




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