Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
SYS.OK|MANUAL.DBβ LIVE
HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1985CAPRICE V8-350 5.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLETESTING AND INSPECTIONSYMPTOM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESNO ENGINE BRAKING IN L2
1985 Chevrolet Caprice V8-350 5.7L
No Engine Braking In L2
1985 Chevrolet Caprice V8-350 5.7LSECTION No Engine Braking In L2
1. Manual linkage improperly adjusted.
2. Valve body gaskets leaking, damaged, or improperly installed.
3. Leaking or out of position D2 oil pipe.
4. Plugged D-3 orifice in spacer plate.
5. PT/D-3 check ball 3 improperly positioned or missing.
6. Porous case.
7. Missing or damaged intermediate servo cover to case oil seal ring.
8. Intermediate band off anchor pin.
9. Broken or burned intermediate band.
10. D-3 oil passage not drilled through in overrun clutch hub.
11. Missing or damaged oil seals in the overrun clutch piston.
12. Undrilled or plugged D3 oil hole in turbine shaft
13. Burned overrun clutches.
14. Overrun clutch backing plate snap ring out of groove.
2. Valve body gaskets leaking, damaged, or improperly installed.
3. Leaking or out of position D2 oil pipe.
4. Plugged D-3 orifice in spacer plate.
5. PT/D-3 check ball 3 improperly positioned or missing.
6. Porous case.
7. Missing or damaged intermediate servo cover to case oil seal ring.
8. Intermediate band off anchor pin.
9. Broken or burned intermediate band.
10. D-3 oil passage not drilled through in overrun clutch hub.
11. Missing or damaged oil seals in the overrun clutch piston.
12. Undrilled or plugged D3 oil hole in turbine shaft
13. Burned overrun clutches.
14. Overrun clutch backing plate snap ring out of groove.
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
Recommended Tools & Savings
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.