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Transmission issues after replacing radiator

It just seems really freaking odd that all these troubles started multiplying AFTER swapping out the rad, water pump, upper/lower hoses, thermostat... after this last test run, the heater core hose (the short one) going from the heater core to the back of the motor is now dripping at the...
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- Post #29
- Nov 8, 2023
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission issues after replacing radiator

Ok.. I have updates.. lol.. I still haven't checked the VSS but seeing the amount of oil and dirt in and around the connector, I opted to spray clean the area thoroughly first. The connector was really saturated. Not brake clean but something similar but for electrical connecting areas of...
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- Post #28
- Nov 8, 2023
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission issues after replacing radiator

Just a little update.. Though I haven't yet tested the VSS, I did look and it is absolutely caked on with go-fwd/bkwrd juice and dirt.. there's a small drip accumulating under where the VSS is located but nothing on the ground below it.. (it hasn't been driven in about 5 days) No eng light on...
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- Post #25
- Nov 8, 2023
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission issues after replacing radiator

gotcha.. 2wd.. I'll check it first thing in the morning
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- Post #21
- Nov 7, 2023
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission issues after replacing radiator

Sorry, I'm not answering right away.. I was making supper.. lol
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- Post #20
- Nov 7, 2023
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission issues after replacing radiator

yea.. pinkish red and clean..
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- Post #18
- Nov 7, 2023
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission issues after replacing radiator

VSS.. variable speed sensor? what side of the trans is it on? Should be the only wires going to it, I imagine, right?
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- Post #17
- Nov 7, 2023
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission issues after replacing radiator

I have only one gear in all fwd gears... it doesn't "jerk" or skip.. it just doesn't go into any higher forward gears in any forward gear settings.. 1, 2, D3 or D
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- Post #14
- Nov 7, 2023
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission issues after replacing radiator
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- Post #13
- Nov 7, 2023
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission issues after replacing radiator

gotcha.. yea, only the rad..
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- Post #12
- Nov 7, 2023
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission issues after replacing radiator

I have fwd and reverse.. but it doesn't change gears going forward.. 1st and maybe 2nd..
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- Post #9
- Nov 7, 2023
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission issues after replacing radiator

I don't think so... I only remember seeing the one rad...
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- Post #8
- Nov 7, 2023
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission issues after replacing radiator

That's what I was thinking, too... damn the timing... lol.. just so weird.. What do you think I should try? (besides the obvious.. rebuild transmission.. lol)
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- Post #5
- Nov 7, 2023
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission issues after replacing radiator

It was slightly low while running, added to fill... I bought the truck well over a year ago and he's been driving it and so have I. Not once did he or I have an issue with it shifting. Completely smooth
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- Post #3
- Nov 7, 2023
- Forum: Transmissions
Transmission issues after replacing radiator

Ladies and gentlemen.. I need help.. I bought my son a 1994 GMC 1500 ext cab.. minor issues, at first.. but let me start where the problem is now.. it started having slight over-heating issues. After "trying" to drain the rad and perform a flush, the drain port was completely clogged. Further...
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