1999 Chevy Suburban

1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
101,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MISTERDUFF81
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I am looking to buy a 1999 chevy suburban--after starting it, I was looking under the truck from the front and noticed a small gap in the transmission area--I could see something spinning inside--is this an issue? Is it possibly missing a cover or something?
Sep 17, 2009 at 7:32 PM
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PEAR69
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The bell housing on these transmissions have 3 round holes in them for viewing the torque converter and the rear seal of the engine. There is usually a round metal cap that covers these holes. The thing turning is the torque converter. The hole plug should be in place, as to prevent anything from getting in - rocks, dirt, road debris etc, etc.
Sep 17, 2009 at 11:26 PM
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