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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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i was drivin down the road the other day goin bout 80 and all the sudden i lost power i couldnt go any where my car still runs but wont move not sure if its the clutch or tranny a big puff of smoke came out from brhind the car and there was a horrible noise i can start my car up still and u can put it in any gear and it dont move. can anyone help me?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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When u put it in gear does it rev up like the tranny is slipping or does it just stall out
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 01:51 AM
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throwout bearing?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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t.o.b. wont cause the car not to move

is there any fluid on the ground under your car?
when you start up the car now does it make any odd noises?

if no to either, then i would lean towards the clutch
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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yes there was fluid on the ground no it dont make any odd noises it dont stall out but it stays at 2 1/2 rpm instead of 1 1/2
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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diff pin prolly came out. does the trans have a hole on the bottom?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 12 volt
diff pin prolly came out. does the trans have a hole on the bottom?
I think you need to use spelling and grammar that he would understand.


I agree with the diff pin.

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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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im not sure i am gonna jack it up and look under it today when i get home
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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diff pin = differential pin
prolly = probally

whats so hard about that?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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ok i looked under it and my transmision is cracked and there is a piece of the outside of it missing
 
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