85 olds no tranny

redbull660 · 03-23-2009, 10:00 PM

I just bought a 1985 olds toronado, the tranny does not work, it wont even try to go forward or reverse. I am sure the tranny is toast, is there something else that may be wrong. Also I am very mechanically inclined, can this be rebuild fairly easy. I have rebuilt a turbo 350 before. thanks

maxwedge · 03-24-2009, 09:51 AM

If it has oil, and the linkage is hooked up, then it is coming out. BTW, this is a tough unit to R and I as well as overhaul.

redbull660 · 03-24-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by maxwedge

If it has oil, and the linkage is hooked up, then it is coming out. BTW, this is a tough unit to R and I as well as overhaul.

I dont understand you reponse, what does the R mean. I am not good with abreviations.

ctwright · 03-24-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by redbull660

I dont understand you reponse, what does the R mean. I am not good with abreviations.

short for rebuild i believe

redbull660 · 03-24-2009, 09:51 PM

Oh, i get it now. Ya I am sure its a difficult job. Maybe I will look for a rebuilt or a good used one. thanks

duke350 · 03-25-2009, 09:53 AM

I would assume the R and I would mean remove and install. My estimator shows 5.5 to 6.5 hours on the removal and 5.4 to 8.1 hours on the rebuild.

maxwedge · 03-26-2009, 01:33 PM

duke350, correct on all points, thanks for kicking in on the clarification.

ctwright · 03-26-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by maxwedge

duke350, correct on all points, thanks for kicking on the clarification.

Yeah, I figured I was wrong you kinda had me stumped, after I thought it was rebuild for R the rest wasn't making since because I thought you meant I for being you and was trying to figure out the wording, I'm with the other guy I'm not good with abbreviations.

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