1989 Geo Prizm, 194723

STILLGOING

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Drivers side CV joint was replaced a month ago. After replacing a new rebuilt CV the first day the CV never made it a block before it went out. So we took it back to Auto Zone and then they replaced it with the present one we have installed. While driving down the freeway the car started loping suddenly and then a grinding sound started coming from underneath like metal on metal. Then the car just no longer had any propulsion in any gear. (Has an automatic transmission) Reverse worked at first but now doesn't either. With the front end jacked up we are able to turn both front wheels with ease with a dull noise coming from the transmission. Wonder if it could be the CV again or the transmission this time?

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STILLGOING

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We just drained the transmission oil, and found metal all over the bottom of the drain plug when we pulled it out. It's not lookin good. We can't seem to get the new CV that was put in to come out of the transmission. Hmmmm

Got the new CV out finally and it still looks new. Guess the transmission is trashed then. Wonder what exactly happened in the transmission, and if it would be hard to fix? Oh well someone let me know their thoughts if you get a chance.