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August 11th, 2003, 11:22 AM
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Can I take my trans to just ANY local shop for a front pump?
My front pump is just beginning to whine ever so slightly and I need to replace it with a new unit.
I want to buy a new setup complete and have a trans shop put it in for me. Can I trust just any old trans shop with this install or do I need to go to a TR specific shop? I had Coan Transmissions rebuild my trans just over a year ago and they did a good job on it but only updated my front pump and did not see the need to replace it completely at the time. Or, can I do this myself???? 
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Tom Brown GSCA #4647 ========================= 1987 GN 12.05 @ 109 mph - 1.64 short time Mods: PTE-51, MSD 50's, Walbro 340 hotwired, CAS V4, TH 3" DP with dump, Joe Lubrant street chip, RJC power plate, LT1 MAF Sensor with Translator Plus, 9" K & N Filter under the front bumper, SMC Alcohol injection kit, stock block, stock intake plenum, stock throttle body, stock cam, stock headers, 2 1/2" exhaust with Dynomax Ultra Flows, rebuilt transmission, 3200 stall lockup from CK Performance, Moser axles ========================= 2008 Trailblazer SS (AWD) - Imperial Blue 14.15 @ 98 MPH Mods: IEATSRT8 cold air kit, rear muffler delete, PCMForless tune, PCMForless trans cooler, Dashhawk for viewing the vitals     
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August 11th, 2003, 01:53 PM
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Hey Tom, I don't know if I would trust just anyone. I have heard to many nightmares here to do that. Try Vince Janis in Akron Ohio. he is a great guy and thoroughly knows th GN's and the 200 4R. Look him up and talk with him. It would be worth the trip for you. Mark
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August 12th, 2003, 08:03 AM
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Thanks!!!
Thanks for the replies guys! I'm going to drop the pan tonight and change the filter and fluid on a recommendation of another TR owner to see if the whine goes away. If not, then she's coming out and going back over to Kokomo for a new front pump.
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Tom Brown GSCA #4647 ========================= 1987 GN 12.05 @ 109 mph - 1.64 short time Mods: PTE-51, MSD 50's, Walbro 340 hotwired, CAS V4, TH 3" DP with dump, Joe Lubrant street chip, RJC power plate, LT1 MAF Sensor with Translator Plus, 9" K & N Filter under the front bumper, SMC Alcohol injection kit, stock block, stock intake plenum, stock throttle body, stock cam, stock headers, 2 1/2" exhaust with Dynomax Ultra Flows, rebuilt transmission, 3200 stall lockup from CK Performance, Moser axles ========================= 2008 Trailblazer SS (AWD) - Imperial Blue 14.15 @ 98 MPH Mods: IEATSRT8 cold air kit, rear muffler delete, PCMForless tune, PCMForless trans cooler, Dashhawk for viewing the vitals
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August 12th, 2003, 05:00 PM
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Just a heads up...
but a converter is more likely to whine than a variable displacement pump. Does the sound change when the transmission's placed from Park/Neutral into Reverse/Drive?
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August 12th, 2003, 05:04 PM
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Re: Just a heads up...
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It is what I describe as a "whizzing" sound that is VERY faint right now. But I noticed it pulling it into my garage the last time out and freaked at the sound. I don't want my newly rebuilt trans to get killed by an operator (ME!!!) mistake..... 
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Tom Brown GSCA #4647 ========================= 1987 GN 12.05 @ 109 mph - 1.64 short time Mods: PTE-51, MSD 50's, Walbro 340 hotwired, CAS V4, TH 3" DP with dump, Joe Lubrant street chip, RJC power plate, LT1 MAF Sensor with Translator Plus, 9" K & N Filter under the front bumper, SMC Alcohol injection kit, stock block, stock intake plenum, stock throttle body, stock cam, stock headers, 2 1/2" exhaust with Dynomax Ultra Flows, rebuilt transmission, 3200 stall lockup from CK Performance, Moser axles ========================= 2008 Trailblazer SS (AWD) - Imperial Blue 14.15 @ 98 MPH Mods: IEATSRT8 cold air kit, rear muffler delete, PCMForless tune, PCMForless trans cooler, Dashhawk for viewing the vitals
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August 13th, 2003, 07:18 AM
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Those are classic symptoms of converter noise. When you place the car in gear, it imparts a load on the converter's internals and if something's starting to go bad in there, that's when you'll hear it.
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Greg Friend GSC@ #618 Friends' Garage --> Be sure to stop in my garage sale. 1987 Grand National Astroroof 1987 Grand National GNX'd << stolen & stripped to hell 4/19/06; R.I.P 1967 GS400 convertible 1984 Cutlass Supreme Brougham | 1992 Custom Cruiser Wagon Nationwide Insurance SUCKS!!! Lakeland International Raceway Ghost Track
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August 13th, 2003, 07:41 AM
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Thanks for the tips, Greg! If I have to take it out of the car anyway, I'll have my trans shop check out the converter while it's over there. I love this board!!
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Tom Brown GSCA #4647 ========================= 1987 GN 12.05 @ 109 mph - 1.64 short time Mods: PTE-51, MSD 50's, Walbro 340 hotwired, CAS V4, TH 3" DP with dump, Joe Lubrant street chip, RJC power plate, LT1 MAF Sensor with Translator Plus, 9" K & N Filter under the front bumper, SMC Alcohol injection kit, stock block, stock intake plenum, stock throttle body, stock cam, stock headers, 2 1/2" exhaust with Dynomax Ultra Flows, rebuilt transmission, 3200 stall lockup from CK Performance, Moser axles ========================= 2008 Trailblazer SS (AWD) - Imperial Blue 14.15 @ 98 MPH Mods: IEATSRT8 cold air kit, rear muffler delete, PCMForless tune, PCMForless trans cooler, Dashhawk for viewing the vitals
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