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    May 22, 2011, 06:50 AM
    82 El Camino won't go in gear. How do I trouble shoot?
    I have a 1982 el camino that is not currently being driven. A few weeks ago I went out to move it and it wouldn't go in gear. Transmission fluid was a little low but not much. I added some fluid. I haven't done much since. What are the best steps for troubleshooting this problem?
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    May 23, 2011, 06:34 PM

    Hmmm... not driven means no fluid has been keeping critical seals and valves lubricated and functional.
    You could perform a line pressure test to see if anything is moving but your best bet would more likely be in the form of a replacement with a known-good used trans or a remanufactured trans from a reputable source.
    Replacing the trans is a big deal and you won't want to spend time and money trying to salvage a dead one nor installing a replacement only to have it fail shortly after install.
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