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Looked a bit more into the whole trans problem and I noticed this in the video below. The video is a little odd. But I’m also new to working on cars, so just trying to learn.
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In the video you provided, the first picture attached is one of two cable anchors built into the transmission housing (circled in red). The second picture is one you took of yours (in a previous thread). Have you determined what that gray material is on yours? Is that JB Weld? Is your anchor broken? Or is that gray material grease, and your anchor is just fine? Let's understand this much better than we do now to have a chance of given you proper help.
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Also, in the video link below (which is video #2 of the same person with the same car), you will see what is going on at the transmission as the owner is trying to shift from inside the car. The cable on the right side has the cable casing moving up & down - that is not supposed to be moving at all - it is supposed to be anchored to the transmission anchor. The cable on the left shows the cable casing fixed - not moving at all when he is trying to shift on that cable - that is what the right side should also be doing. All that happened to the person in the video is that the cable on the right is no longer anchored to the transmission case. Why it is not, I don't know - that is what needs to be checked out. You could have the same issue with yours.

- Transmission Issue #2
just my 2 cents but my first step would be to clean all that "stuff" off of there whether it's grease or something else. That will give everyone a clear picture of the problem.
The person in the video is actually me. Yeah I’m going to have to do some more looking. I’m not a 100% sure what that stuff is. It is pretty solid but can’t imagine it’s grease maybe JB. Weld. If it is what’s the best way to get it off?
The person in the video is actually me. Yeah I’m going to have to do some more looking. I’m not a 100% sure what that stuff is. It is pretty solid but can’t imagine it’s grease maybe JB. Weld. If it is what’s the best way to get it off?
Is it clear to you what I said in my previous post regarding specifically what the problem is?
Is it clear to you what I said in my previous post regarding specifically what the problem is?
Yeah I understood this is most likely the issue. I’m just unsure what would cause it. All I know is that I stalled really hard, like it was bouncing forward a bit for about 10 seconds and then stalled out. I was able to restart the car, and go from first to second. Then I had to pull over again for a radiator hose that came off. After that I was no longer able to shift.
Search YouTube for how to remove JB weld. I would first try a heat gun but gotta remember you're working around grease, oil, possible fuel. Maybe a small rotary grinder like a Dremel or something. try just pinching off some chunks with a pliers or side cutter.
Another method is here, I cut and pasted.
How to Use Chemicals to Remove JB Weld
There are two significant chemicals people typically use to remove JB Weld. They are vinegar and acetone. Do not use more than one chemical at a time, or you might see a bad-chemical reaction that could prove dangerous.

Both vinegar and acetone make the weld soft so that you can remove it. Saturate the area with one of the chemicals. Then, let it sit in the chosen chemical for about ten to fifteen minutes. You should see the JB Weld has softened up to where you can break the weld and remove it.

MEK would probably soften it up also (Methyl Ethyl Ketone} any hardware store would have that but be careful about fumes of that stuff.
Alright thank you. Finally come to the conclusion that there’s no broken cable. But this is arguable a worse problem. I appreciate all of the tips. And I’ll post the end results. There’s a plethora of other issues but I got a somewhat running car for pennies on the dollar so I’m not upset.
Yeah I understood this is most likely the issue. I’m just unsure what would cause it. All I know is that I stalled really hard, like it was bouncing forward a bit for about 10 seconds and then stalled out. I was able to restart the car, and go from first to second. Then I had to pull over again for a radiator hose that came off. After that I was no longer able to shift.
From this response, I don't think you do understand what I was getting at. One of your two cables casings is no longer anchored to the transmission housing. If both were, you would not have a problem. What would be best for you is to have another person helping you. Make sure both shift levers on the transmission are in neutral. Have one person try shifting between 3rd & 4th gears. You will see one cable moving the shift lever. If this one works, you will be able to shift gears between 3 & 4. Then have that person try shifting between 1st & 2nd gears. If this doesn't work, look at how the cable casing moves instead of the cable itself and the shift lever. That is because the cable casing is not anchored. It could be the other way around regarding which gear shifts cause the problem, but it will be readily apparent. Given one of the cable casings is anchored and the other is not, look carefully at both anchor points and try to see what is different between the two. I think you will be able to find the cause. That will give you a much better idea of how significant the problem is.
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From this response, I don't think you do understand what I was getting at. One of your two cables casings is no longer anchored to the transmission housing. If both were, you would not have a problem. What would be best for you is to have another person helping you. Make sure both shift levers on the transmission are in neutral. Have one person try shifting between 3rd & 4th gears. You will see one cable moving the shift lever. If this one works, you will be able to shift gears between 3 & 4. Then have that person try shifting between 1st & 2nd gears. If this doesn't work, look at how the cable casing moves instead of the cable itself and the shift lever. That is because the cable casing is not anchored. It could be the other way around regarding which gear shifts cause the problem, but it will be readily apparent. Given one of the cable casings is anchored and the other is not, look carefully at both anchor points and try to see what is different between the two. I think you will be able to find the cause. That will give you a much better idea of how significant the problem is.
Alright thank you for that.
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