my 1999 Corvette c5 convertible has gearbox problems.its a four speed automatic i had a gearbox specialist look at it and they said the gearbox oil was low and burnt smelling.they topped the oil up and drove it for 3 miles it had no drive in 3rd gear only slight drive in 4th with more than full throttle. They said they couldn’t fix it as they don’t have spares for American cars. Can anyone recommend a gearbox repair garage that can help me.i based in the Newcastle northeast of England. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Chuffer
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It is crucial to regularly check auto trans fluid levels by the correct procedure described in owners hand book . Low levels soon cause damage and slipping of the clutches , generating heat and burning the trans fluid hence the smell . Over filling can be just as harmful too .Topping up once the damage is done will not improve things . Sounds like a complete rebuild with new torque converter will be needed unfortunately . Sorry I can`t help with recommendations as I am in the East Midlands . I am sure someone on the forum may come up with something . Try internet search for American car specialists in your area , there must be some in the North East .
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Never had need to use them myself but I have seen lots of recommendations for Topcats
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Blackzed
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You could try A.A.S. in Newcastle, if they cant do it im sure will have contacts that can.
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Hi I contacted topcats and they said they would only replace a gearbox not repair it.Never had need to use them myself but I have seen lots of recommendations for Topcats
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Chuffer
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I have just had by TH350 rebuilt at Williams Brothers OCS Speed Shop in Bugbrooke , Northants . They do however out source their trans rebuilds though as it`s the only thing they don`t do `in house` . I know they are not close to you , but closer than Top Cats . They are very busy at the moment though and back in June when they had my C3 in they were not booking more work for 3 to 4 months . Well pleased with their work though and the Vette is totally transformed now in the way it drives .
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Not an auto transmission afficionado......and certainly not on your doorstep but a well known Midlands based (and historically respected) auto transmission specialist is Andy Frost (of Red Victor 2 - the worlds quickest street legal drag racer fame)
01902 344004 or visit the workshop at: Springhill Lane, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4SH. Opening hours are 8.30am to 6pm Mon-Thur, 8.30am to 5pm
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01902 344004 or visit the workshop at: Springhill Lane, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4SH. Opening hours are 8.30am to 6pm Mon-Thur, 8.30am to 5pm
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