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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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At 69,999 miles my 08 Impala SS has begun the rev and clunk. Doesn't do it every time but at least 30% percent of the time. Anyone venture to guess which particular part failure causes this. I also get the converter lock unlock when cruising. And when under low acceleration when it shift into forth it "flares" very lightly. Almost like a 500rpm rev. It's still under warranty. Any insight. I want an new or rebuilt trans, not just a band aid on this one that will prolong an injured trans, should I drive it til it explodes or take in now?
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Take it in.

I was having similar problems from what it sounds like you're describing. I brought it in to the dealership I work at and got a rebuilt trans.

Although at first, they did try and just put a band-aid on it and managed to mess it up more. So I told them stop screwing around with it and replace it.
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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Seal leakage in the forward drum.

It will do it more and more often. Could fail tomorrow. Could fail a year from now. They're all different.
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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Its stopped completely...wtf. now I can't even take it in.
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