Hey you all.
I am not sure I am making myself clear, but I will try.
A few weeks ago we got the car from a dealer and he said it has been running for the las 12 years he had it. Got it home and he called us saying it was ready to hit the road. My husband notice the gears were sort of difficult to shift, but he thought it was part or the classic aspect. The problem is, after an afternoon driving around, we put the car in the garage and now it won’t shift to any gear. Is this the transmission oil? And if so, how can I find the opening to check it? The car is behind our daily ride, blocking it, so we can’t get any car out. We called a classic’s car mechanic, but so far no return. Please, help!

 

Is there any evidence of transmission oil leaking? I would check the linkage first.

 

There is a pipe plug half way up the transmission case that is used for filling and checking level. Remove the plug and place your index finger into the hole with your finger bent at the first knuckle. You should feel fluid at the tip of your finger approximately 1/4 - 1/2 inches below the fill hole.

Is it just not going into gear or does it grind like hell trying to get it into gear with the engine running? With the engine off it should shift into all the gears with the clutch depressed.

 

No, no evidence of leaks, just was rough shifting since we got it.

 

I can shift into gear with the clutch depressed, but when I release the clutch and slowly add the gas, all I get is high rpm revving with no gear engagement.

 

Sounds like the clutch is sticking open.

 

In all gears?

 

That makes sense… How does one go about fixing that?

 

I only tried reverse and first gear.

 

The first thing to do is to get under the car and have someone move the shifter. See if the transmission arms actually move correctly.

 

What Joe says. Sounds like a possible shifter / linkage problem. Good place to start.

 

If you can't push the clutch in and roll it backwards it isn't a linkage issue, its a clutch issue

 

Hey guys,
I might of found the source of the problem.
What do you guys think, does this gasket look toast or what? I’m thinking it might be a waste of time trying to put in new transmission fluid.
What do you guys suggest?
Thank you in advance.

 

That is not you leak problem

 

The video you posted is just the rock guard that protects the flywheel and clutch mechanism on manual trans cars, and the flex plate and torque convertor on auto trans cars. it does not seal any liquids in nor out.

 

Hey!

That’s good to know!

Thank you!

Well, I just got the 68 Oldsmobile service manual in from eBay.

I’m gonna have to dig in here, there’s a lot to learn.

Thank You!