tranny worked to pull truck off..and back up now nothing??

1998 CHEVROLET S-10
90 MILES
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1998 s10 with a 2.2 with auto tranny...replaced engine pulled truck off lift and let idle for 10 mins and now the tranny wont pull?? help
Jan 2, 2012 at 11:42 PM
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Check fluid level and condition. Make sure linkage was properly reattached.
Jan 2, 2012 at 11:55 PM
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Put 2 quarts after it warmed up...linkage wasnt messed with at all....idle changes when put into gear like its going to pull...but it doesnt
Jan 3, 2012 at 12:24 AM
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Could be a bad torque converter or valve body. Or it could be a bad front pump. Or bad clutches and bands.

I'll ask someone with a little more transmission experience to peek in.
Jan 3, 2012 at 12:53 AM
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