1994 Buick Skylark gurgle in the trannie

1994 BUICK SKYLARK
113,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHUBBS
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when i put it under a load like going up a steep hill it gurgle's in waves. i have never heard anything like it before
Mar 5, 2008 at 6:28 PM
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Get a look at both the coolant and the transmission fluid for condition appearance and levels. If anything unusual post results.
Mar 5, 2008 at 8:25 PM
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both look fluids look fine
Mar 11, 2008 at 2:25 AM
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I was hedging of the coolant was down a bit and it was eminating from the radiator.

I'm not otherwise.

This is not an engine ping? Granted that is more like marbles in a tin can sound.
Mar 11, 2008 at 4:59 AM
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its not a metal to metal sound from what i can tell.
i have replaced the filter the other day and no change.
Mar 29, 2008 at 4:32 PM
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The only thing that comes to mind on this is coolant circulating in the heater core. The volume of coolant will increase as the pump is pushing harder and circulating it faster.
Mar 29, 2008 at 4:56 PM
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