Is it time for a new Tranny?

[Da Big Blue]

Well got the tranny pan down looked inside it there were metal shavings in there, and by the magnet there was a bunch of black goop. I cleaned it all out the put a new filter in but is it POSSIBLE that my tranny will be Ok? Or should i start looking for another 727 now?

[shadowfax101]

That is how mine looked and I think if you ask around most people will have the same. If it was only flakes and no large chunks I would not worry about it. The clutch plates are what is making the flakes, depending on the miles I would drive it until you have no doubt that it is time to change it.

[Da Big Blue]

Thanx Shadow i have been depressed about getting a new tranny all day. that makes me feel a bit better. but now i have no excuse to get the parts truck with the 401. atleast if my tranny was going i would have something to tell my dad so i could park it in the carport. oh well i am sure i can find another reason.

[Joe H.]

Originally posted by shadowfax101:
That is how mine looked and I think if you ask around most people will have the same. If it was only flakes and no large chunks I would not worry about it. The clutch plates are what is making the flakes, depending on the miles I would drive it until you have no doubt that it is time to change it.John, PLEASE tell me the name of the tranny shop in Auburn that did your rebuild....I can't remember it!!! Thanks.

[Kukur]

Took mine in a couple weeks ago and found the same thing.

When I asked the same question on the forum I was basically told to run it.

For the amount of miles mine has on it and the amount of shavings that were found, I didn't think I was in bad shape... but everyone here made it official.