Vacation in Iowa

[snidely whiplash]

Hi all. I'm a long time listener, first time caller. I'm on the my first long distance trip in my Elaganza that I've owned for a little over 3 years.
I've made it 970 miles from home when a howl began emanating from the engine compartment. The noise persisted even after I pulled over and shifted
into Park. The best that I can tell, the noise is coming from the torque converter.
As soon as the noise began, I noticed a drop in temperature on my newly installed transmission temperature gauge. I considered this to be a sign of
fluid loss so I immediately checked the transmission fluid level. The level is good so I assume that this means the fluid stopped circulating.
I limped into the nearby beautiful Timberline RV park in Waukee, Iowa on the outskirts of Des Moines and here I sit waiting for Monday to roll around
so that I can start looking for a repair facility that will tackle this job, and hopefully in a timely manner too.
Normally I take care of all of my service and repairs, but a transmission repair or replacement is beyond my scope this far from the resources
available to me at home.
I'm a member of GMCMI and am privy to the Black List though I assume (maybe incorrectly) that my issue is beyond the scope of most black listers
too.
Any assistance, guidance, or suggestions is very much appreciated.
Thank you.

 

[roy keen]

I would try calling manny in California he is the trans expert.
--
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook

 

[snidely whiplash]

Thank you Roy. I will call him.

 

[Tom Newell]

Hi,

Where is the temperature sensor for your newly installed transmission temperature gauge?

If it is installed in the fluid lines to or from the cooler, your guess that fluid is not circulating seems plausible (likely?). And you have just
discovered why installing the sensor in the lines is not the best plan; this is done because it is easy, not because it is good.

If the sensor is placed in the pan, where the fluid about to do its work is located, ignore the above; something else is going on. But at least you
have the sensor in the right place.

{Addendum: in a better scenario, the good thing to do would be to have a sensor in the pan, a sensor in the out-to-cooler line, and a sensor in the
return-from-cooler line, with either three gauges, or a switch to toggle between the sensors, or maybe a differential warning light; you get the
idea.}

Good luck.

Tom Newell
San Pedro, California
--
Proud Citizen of
Los Angeles, California
Founded 1781 as
El Pueblo de la Reyna de los Angeles, Alta California

 

[ken & dennis 2013]

Slim,

I just got a call from Bob Donahugh in Cedar Rapids about you and your
problem. You need to call him NOW at
319five 2 one 48 ninety one He can help.

Ken H

On Sun, Sep 29, 2019, 11:37 AM slim via Gmclist
wrote:

> Hi all. I'm a long time listener, first time caller. I'm on the my first
> long distance trip in my Elaganza that I've owned for a little over 3 years.
> I've made it 970 miles from home when a howl began emanating from the
> engine compartment. The noise persisted even after I pulled over and shifted
> into Park. The best that I can tell, the noise is coming from the torque
> converter.
> As soon as the noise began, I noticed a drop in temperature on my newly
> installed transmission temperature gauge. I considered this to be a sign of
> fluid loss so I immediately checked the transmission fluid level. The
> level is good so I assume that this means the fluid stopped circulating.
> I limped into the nearby beautiful Timberline RV park in Waukee, Iowa on
> the outskirts of Des Moines and here I sit waiting for Monday to roll around
> so that I can start looking for a repair facility that will tackle this
> job, and hopefully in a timely manner too.
> Normally I take care of all of my service and repairs, but a transmission
> repair or replacement is beyond my scope this far from the resources
> available to me at home.
> I'm a member of GMCMI and am privy to the Black List though I assume
> (maybe incorrectly) that my issue is beyond the scope of most black listers
> too.
> Any assistance, guidance, or suggestions is very much appreciated.
> Thank you.
>
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[larry nelson]

When you say you "limped in" to your campground....are you saying that your tranny had difficulty moving your rig? Some years ago, I had a loud noise
from the engine room and assumed the tranny was lunched. I even pulled the governor, and lost a lot of fluid because I did not install in back in
place correctly, then had to wait for service stations to open in the morning. We were in a Walmart parking lot but not an all night Walmart.....I had
no tach at the time. We were on our way to New Orleans and in MS. So..it turned out to be the fan clutch. My rig made it the 350 miles to N.O. I
bought a fan clutch at Autozone and it is still on my coach. I installed it in the campground. Anyway, that was a LOT of noise and a first for me in
owning two GMC's...a first. Your deal may, in fact, be the tranny. The tranny fluid temp MIGHT go down with the fan kicked in, not sure.

Just thought I would tell my story in case it would help you.
--
Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT

 

[snidely whiplash]

I have a plan in the works to have my unit moved to Cedar Rapids for a transmission swap. Rebuilt transmission courtesy of Bob Dunahugh.
Thanks to all who responded.

 

[Ken B]

> Slim,
>
> I just got a call from Bob Donahugh in Cedar Rapids about you and your
> problem. You need to call him NOW at
> 319five 2 one 48 ninety one He can help.
>
> Ken H

CALL HIM NOW. He is a late into the evening person and alksoif you wait he might head out to the rally in Mansfield you will miss him.
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana