allison drain back

[mark g]

any news from gm on what they are going to do about the torque converter drainback after sitting awhile?? i see alldata shows how to fix it, anybody had it done at the dealer yet? my trucks approaching 33k and its done it since day one. thanks, mark

[77TransAm]

Try this:

#03-07-30-011 - (04/17/2003)
Transmission Slips, Delayed Engagement, Cold Hesitation, Intermittent, Poor Performance, Power, Shift, DTCs P0701, P0709, P0711, P0713, P0841, P0843, P0847, P0870, P0872, or P0875 (Replace Torque Converter Relief Spring and Lube Regulator Spring in Front Support)
2001-2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 Series Models

2001-2003 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 Series Models

with Allison

[dmaxalliTech]

Done a bunch of them, very straight forward job. looks scary with the big bag of parts they give you but not a big deal.
Eric

[mark g]

thanks for the info


any problem with waiting awhile before i do this or should i get it done, it doesnt bother me , i just wait till the trans pressures up, i use the truck one a month or so. thanks,mark

[Idle_Chatter]

Well, Mark, I've got an economical solution for you! Since you only use the truck once a month or so, I'm sure some of the other folks here on TDP and I would be very happy to keep that torque converter full for you and the tires rotated and the steering exercised - just keep the tank full and the key under the mat and tell us where to pick her up! :D ;) tongue.gif

[84 C2B2]

One of the questions I have on fixing this problem is - what if you have converted over to Transynd or Amsoil or another specialty oil. Will GM replace that oil with what you installed aftermarket or are you out of some cold hard cash for your troubles?

[mark g]

"just keep the tank full and the key under the mat and tell us where to pick her up!"


the only time i take the keys out is when i go to austin, we live out in the country where nobody takes their keys, even on sunday during church. thanks,mark

[dmaxalliTech]

Originally posted by Jerry Giedeman:
One of the questions I have on fixing this problem is - what if you have converted over to Transynd or Amsoil or another specialty oil. Will GM replace that oil with what you installed aftermarket or are you out of some cold hard cash for your troubles? Jerry, that will depend on the dealer. A good one should at least make an effort to save as much as possible, that drain plug is good for something. You might loose 3 or 4 quarts but that is better then all 4-5 gallons. If you were in a situation like that, be sure to make the dealer aware of it