4th gear and torque converter both quit at same time, why?

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Asked by TerriJoAdams May 16, 2018 at 02:41 PM about the 1989 Cadillac Allante

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

same as question. 4th gear and torque converter both quit at the same time.  
Why?  

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Car is 30 years old, but has been well maintained throughout its life. Fluid is not brown.

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If you really want to know why ask the transmission shop that rebuilds your transmission what they find when they crack it open.

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My guy doesn't use transmission shop. He's not a beginner, been working on his own vehicles for most of his 74 years (except the toddler stage lol). He is just looking for some direction please.

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If anybody can give him just a little insight as to where to look for the problem, it'd be appreciated.

You will need a complete rebuild. I seriously doubt this is a case of replacing a part or two. If your guy can successfully rebuild automatic transmissions then my hat is off to him.

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The bottom line is this - to find out what is wrong you need to take the transmission apart. Once you have it apart you need to do a Complete rebuild. This is the way it is. Find a top notch shop as most shops are really not very good. You could buy a rebuilt transmission and have your guy install it.

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