Jacob84 Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 You remember the modulator rod? I saw a video on this the other day... there's a rod in the vacuum modulator that if you loose, you'll loose your tranny pressure (and eventually burn the transmission to the ground. The pin can be remade from some TIG filler rod or other thin rod of the appropriate diameter Bit about the Vacuum Modulator and the easily lost rod of doom (and how to make a new one): Another relevant video (same guy, different C6 rebuild) If you lost the pin, hope you didn't burn it up... Bingo! The new modulator didn’t come with a new rod and when I pulled the original the rod flew out and I didn’t see it. I was watching some C6 teardown videos and came across the exact one you recommended. Saw his warning about the rod. Pulled the modulator, no rod. Searched around in the driveway and there it was. Got it in and it’s much better. The fluid is very dark and the transmission still has issues but now I have some more time and don’t have to rush to a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdude747 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Bingo! The new modulator didn’t come with a new rod and when I pulled the original the rod flew out and I didn’t see it. I was watching some C6 teardown videos and came across the exact one you recommended. Saw his warning about the rod. Pulled the modulator, no rod. Searched around in the driveway and there it was. Got it in and it’s much better. The fluid is very dark and the transmission still has issues but now I have some more time and don’t have to rush to a decision. Glad you fixed it. Hope it holds you by for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Glad you fixed it. Hope it holds you by for a while. Good info! Glad you found it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob84 Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 Good info! Glad you found it! Thank y’all! As much as I would love a new tranny with all the toys it is saving me some money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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