Sorry, I forgot it is automatic. (My first reply never get there, I try again)
Thanks a lot for you help.
Erika
| >>> Could someone give us an idea what would it take to repair our | >>> transmission problem with our 1990 Corolla wagon. When we shift to and | >>> from neutral to the other gears it is very difficult compared to before. | >>> We recall that the mechanic asked a question a year ago if we had any | >>> problem with our transmission because there is a leak of fluid, must be | >>> the coolant, into the transmission. At that time we did not notice | >>> anything, everything was working fine. But now the shift is more like | >>> wrestling, only to and from neutral. | >>>
| >>> We noticed that the transmission fluid level is about 2 cm higher than | >>> it supposed to be after minimum 20 minute warm up on the road. | >>>
| >>> Approximately what could be problem and how much could this cost to | >>> repair this problem or we should just junk the car? | >>>
| >>> Thank you very much for your replies. | >>>
| >>> Erika | >>> ****************** | >>> You did not mention whether you have an automatic or a manual | >>> transmission, but since only automatics have a connection to coolant, | >>> I'll assume that you have an automatic transmission. | >>>
| >>> Difficult shifting does not necessarily mean that there is an internal | >>> problem with the transmission. It could mean that the shifter linkage | >>> is binding, or that there is a problem with a transmission or engine | >>> mount. If it is difficult to shift from park into reverse or drive, then | >>> the shift lock solenoid may be sticking. | >>> -- | >>>
| >>> Ray O | >>> (correct punctuation to reply) | >>>
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| >> The way she describes it, it seems like it's an automatic. Very few | >> women of my aquantance drive a manual anymore. | >>
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| >> Charles of Schaumburg | >
| > It seems like very few people of either gender drive a manual any more ;-) | > -- | >
| > Ray O | > (correct punctuation to reply) | >
| | What's really wierd is my '93 is the FIRST Automatic I've ever owned. . . . | Every once in a while, my left foot goes to the floor to hit . . . a pedal | that's not there. | | Charles of Schaumburg | |