c4 transmission

[taz]

i installed my c4 transmission, and im having a problem. when i put it any gear the car does nothing. the fluids full, new filter, im stuck anyone have an idea what i should look for? it makes no noise either

 

[Jays04mach1]

Is your shift cable adjusted correctly? Start by placing your trans in neutral,(at the trans with the linkage disconnected) then put your shifter in neutral, then see if you can put the linkage onto the trans lever. It should line right up. It sounds like an adjustment problem.

 

[vorstang]

is your torque convertor installed all the way into the pump?

 

[taz]

thats what it was i didnt have the converter locked alll the way in. tks guys

 

[vorstang]

np problem, glad to help

 

[Jays04mach1]

I'm just wondering how much damage you did to your pump by not having the converter installed correctly in the first place.

 

[vorstang]

If there was any damage it would be to the pump seal

 

[Jays04mach1]

I believe what he had was similiar to not having sufficient clearance between the converter and flexplate, which could lead to direst/forward clutch failure. In most cases, trans manufacturers and rebuilders require 1/8 inch clearance between the two before bolt up. Maybe he got lucky. The car probably didn't run long enough to create havoc.