Originally Posted By Twostick
Originally Posted By Sxrxrnr
Likely a coincidence of all coincidences to have converter/transmission cause seize up if neither had been modified simultaneous with engine build,,,unless some quirk occurred at installation of engine time.


Like we forgot to fill the trans up or the trans had an issue.

My ex had a new 82 Camaro with a 2.8 that had a noise in it that the dealer was ignoring. I forget what the noise was but I figured about 20 miles in second gear at 5 grand would sort it out. 10 miles out and 5 miles back it did. It labored for about 5 seconds and seized solid with a bang.

Had it towed to the dealer and they assumed as did I that the engine was pooched. Big surprise when they couldn't get the engine and converter to separate. Front pump was what the problem was.

Kevin


A buddy had a similar engine issue with an 85 IROC - after about 10 miles red-lined in first gear the cat converter over-heated and set the car on fire. It took the dealer and his insurance 4 months to figure out who was liable.

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