Hey, where'd my 3rd gear go?

[bigjim]

Hi all. My 2000 GPSE trans has been whining for years (198,000mi). Just kinda thought that was normal. Trans has always shifted fine, though a little soft for my taste. But . . . . . last week 3rd gear went away. Now it shifts normal through 2nd and at about 35mph where 3rd used to slide in it just starts whining like a turbine til I get up to about 45mph and it shifts normal into 4th and the whining stops. I'm not sure, but I think load downshifts throw me back to 2nd instead of third. Where did my 3 gear go? Any chance I can get it back home? I'm startin' to miss it.
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big jim


NOTHING drives like a Pontiac!

 

[archemedes]

sounds like time for a rebuild, especially with the miles you have (I'm on my 3rd trans with 145000)

 

[vermsta]

You got some good miles out of your factory unit, but it sounds like it's time to decide if you want to keep this car for a while or spend some money. That sounded repetitive didn't it?

 

[Toasty]

ya know, they used to say that sawdust in a trans will quiet it right up!




naw, really that's not so good.

 

[BackInBlack]

Where are you at? I have a complete 4T60-E with 117k on it right here out of my 97 SE. Needs a shift solenoid replaced. Bought a new one, never put it in yet. Very easy to do when the trans it out of the car.

 

[bigjim]

Thanks to all who responded. My mechanic agreed with several of you that my trans had given me about all it could be expected to. I had him check the engine over and it still looked pretty good but he is putting in intake & valve cover gaskets. We decided a used trans (found one with 37000mi ) would probably outlast this engine & be much cheaper than a complete rebuild. When I pick it up tomorrow it should be in pretty good shape for a good while (knock on wood).



NOTHING drives like a Pontiac !!!

 

[Trannyman95]

Glad you found a good used one and I hope it works out good for you! If you need any more help just let us know!