1992 Buick Roadmaster Transmission

CAR4424

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1992 BUICK ROADMASTER
5.7L
V8
RWD
AUTOMATIC
100,000 MILES

My daughter called and said the transmission on the Roadmaster station wagon had no drive 1st and 2nd worked so did reverse but no drive. If it was repairable from the outside I could drive the 2 hours to repair it because I am out of work. If I was working I would pay for the trans. I'm good with engines but I don't know much about transmissions. Engine is a 350 I don't know the liters as question above asks

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SATURNTECH9

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So what is your question?

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Saturday, January 4th, 2014 AT 11:55 AM

CAR4424

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Didn't see reply button at bottom. I just want to know what would make the transmission not work in drive but all other gears work is there a solenoid that needs to be replaced or linkage adjustment or some other thing that these transmissions are know for. Just so she doesn't have to replace the transmission

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Saturday, January 4th, 2014 AT 12:15 PM

SATURNTECH9

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Its hard to say with just the info you have provided. Color of fluid?Does it smell burnt?Any debris in the transmission pan?Any codes in the computer etc?

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Saturday, January 4th, 2014 AT 1:59 PM

CAR4424

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I got a hold of her and the trans is toast the fluid is black with chunks

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Saturday, January 4th, 2014 AT 4:15 PM

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If I had the money I would give it to her 700 dollars for the trans shop but Monster has a trans for under 1000 and a 3 year guarantee but I'm sure a person would have to replace the torque converter also. She is on her own