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Re: When I bought my 98 gmc Sonoma they told me there was...
It is possible that the metal shavings are from a part that is failing before ,during and after the flush. Something like a failing torque converter will do this, or failing bearings in the box. A pressure test of the transmission may pinpoint the problem.
it may be easier to attach the breaker bar to the tensioner arm from under the vehicle to relieve belt tension
On 1994-97 2.2L engines and 1994-96 4.3L engines, using a 1/2 in. breaker bar and if necessary, with a socket placed on the tensioner pulley bolt, rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to relieve the belt tension. On some 2.2L engines it may be easier to attach the breaker bar to the tensioner arm from under the vehicle.
On 1998-99 2.2L engines and 1997-99 4.3L engines, using a 3/8 in. breaker bar, rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to relieve the belt tension. On some 2.2L engines it may be easier to attach the breaker bar to the tensioner arm from under the vehicle.
Remove the serpentine belt.
To install:
Route the belt over all the pulleys except the tensioner.
Place the breaker bar and if necessary the socket, on the tensioner pulley bolt and rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to the released position.
Install the belt and return the pulley slowly to its original position. Do not let the pulley snap back into position as this may damage the belt and pulley.
Check that the belt is properly seated in each pulley.
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I would recommend the flush due to all of the fluid is pushed out with new fluid so it should push the old out with the new . I've never flushed one and it cause to stsrt slipping . If you have metal shavings on the clutches you may need to do a clutch replacement and you may be smelling a burnt clutch . It's smells awful like rurnt eggs or something awful . I would definitely look into where the shaving are from and if it's gonna keep hitting whatever it's hitting before I replaced the fluid . Trans fluid I cheap and if you change it and shavings is still generating then you wasted your money on the fluid change..
The transmission sensors are tied in with the ignition system. If something detrimental to the vehicle is happening in the transmission it will shut you out of starting it. You will have to have this checked out by a pro.
Check the fluid level with the motor running and at running temp. Level and if there are metal shavings. If level is good and no shavings then may just need a tranny flush.
This is caused by old transmission fluid that becomes a suspension of transmission metal shavings and the hydraulic fluid (or transmission fluid) you can try flushing the tranmission bt it will probably take a few times and be really expensive ( s oyu will need to change bout 2 gallons of fluid each time its changed. or have it cleaned out by a rebuild specialist*.
* who will tel you something other then what I just told you because it is less profitable to rebuild a trans rather then selling you a remanufactured transmission.*
Get a female garden hose adapter from the local hardware store. Disconnect the heater hose from behind the fan pulley and attach the hose connection. Disconnect the other heater hose behind the alternator, aim it towards the ground and flush water through the heater core. This worked on my truck.
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