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Trans trouble on the road???? [message #315382]

Mon, 03 April 2017 08:16

midlf

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Registered: July 2007
Location: SE Wisc. (Palmyra)

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We are in Alamogordo NM. Did the Trinity site visit on Saturday.

Having "some" concerns about the transmission. (I.E. near panic) I have been having to add way too much trans fluid. This started when I was checking fluid levels after hitting the hay bale. I don't believe the hay had anything to do with it. That was just the first time I noticed it.

I've had to add 4 quarts over the last 700 miles. Not good. Based on RayE's experience I think the trans is toast but will keep running if I stay ahead of the fluid loss. It appears the loss is out the trans vent based on the oil slick under the left side of the coach and on the left side of the toad. Trans is vented out a hose to the left side of the coach. It does not appear to be coming out the fill tube.

I'll be trying to figure out our next course of action. Right now I'm leaning towards stocking up on trans fluid and making a run for home. Alamogordo NM to Palmyra Wi. Route investigations will include which is the flattest route, which is the route most likely to provide support (black list or service providers), or other factors this group may come up with. Home is about 1400 miles away. I will also be calling Manny later today.

Damn, I hate it when a plan comes undone.

Damn again. I just checked. San Diego is only 800 miles from here! Maybe I should head for Manny's? It's closer than home.

Any thoughts from the collective will be appreciated. Input will help get my brain out of panic mode and into rational thought.

(Humm, buy a semi and Landol? Nah that's just panic thinking. <GRIN>)

Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI

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		Trans trouble on the road???? By: midlf on Mon, 03 April 2017 08:16
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		Re: Trans trouble on the road???? By: JohnL455 on Mon, 03 April 2017 17:39
		Re: [GMCnet] Trans trouble on the road???? By: James Hupy on Mon, 03 April 2017 17:43
		Re: [GMCnet] Trans trouble on the road???? By: John Biwersi on Mon, 03 April 2017 20:27
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		Re: Trans trouble on the road???? By: Ken Burton on Mon, 03 April 2017 21:16
		Re: Trans trouble on the road???? By: midlf on Mon, 03 April 2017 22:56
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		Re: [GMCnet] Trans trouble on the road???? By: midlf on Mon, 03 April 2017 23:35
		Re: Trans trouble on the road???? By: Ken Burton on Mon, 03 April 2017 23:26
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		Re: Trans trouble on the road???? By: JohnL455 on Tue, 04 April 2017 08:22
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		Re: Trans trouble on the road???? Tuesday update By: midlf on Tue, 04 April 2017 20:49
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