Hot Rods 4L80e tranny stuck

I had my 4L80e tranny rebuilt three months and one week ago and it came with a 3 month warranty. And of coarse it broke today. I backed up and put it in park and when I tried to put it in gear to go forward, the shift linkage wouldn't move, it's stuck inside of the transmission. Can I drop the pan and maybe fix it or is it best to just have it towed to the shop.

 

Talk with the shop and beg for mercy....fingers crossed it’s something simple


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I would return it to the overhaul shop WITHOUT opening it up. That could be used as a reason not to work on it, especially under warranty (yes, I get it. it is technically out). Also, it may just be something relatively simple.

Ray

 

I thought we couldn’t discuss LS engines or the transmissions they’re bolted to?

Otherwise I’d be posting about my avatar ‘55 Chevy trick and the LQ4 in it I thought was OT here.

 

How do you know that he has an LS? I put one behind a blown 327, a 3x2 350, and a blown 392 Hemi.

A 4L80E is a TH400 with an overdrive gear.

 

X2. Don't touch it.

 

Take it to a shop, I've just dealt with some issues with my off topic car and its 4L60E. Those can be complicated.

 

454 engine.

 

As a follow up, had it towed to tranny shop and the problem was that the shaft that went into the pan had warn and broke, they said it was a simple fix by pulling pan and there wasn't a charge for the repair.
Lucky the only coat was the $100 towing.

 

You're welcome!

Ray

 

A4l60E is a lot simpler than a 700R4.

 

Is it parked on a steep grade? If so push the up hill just enough to take the pressure of the parking paw and see if it will shift.

 

There was a little bit of drama as I talked to the owner's son on Thursday and he said they would honor the contract and when I tried to call on Monday and Tuesday, no one answered the phone. Finally on Wednesday I get a hold on them and it turns out the owner had died on Sunday was the reason nobody answered the phone. His wife, office manager, said they were going to keep the shop running and they would honor the contract even though it had run out. Got it back today and everything is great. Nice to have a shop that stands behind their work.

 

Great news!

 

I would send his wife a sympathy card.

 

For sure. Probably flowers, too.

 

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