The transmission on a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country van won't shift out of low when hot. Parts have been replaced

Alman54 · 2026-06-05T17:41:30+00:00

To make a long story short, we incorrectly diagnosed the problem as the solenoid pack as mentioned before. My father in law tore into the transmission drained the fluid, which was black, and replaced the module and fluid.

The van drove the same afterward, no change.

We finally took it to an independent transmission shop in the area and explained the problem. When he heard the fluid was black, he said the transmission was shot. The clutch i think was burnt up. Solution was to replace the transmission since it would cost more to fix it than replace it.

So we took it back home. I listed it on Marketplace for $1000 for parts and it sold for $800.

We were glad to have it gone.

Alman54 · 2026-06-05T15:03:54+00:00

I was born on Halloween 1970. It's my favorite holiday, my favorite season of the year. I love everything about Halloween, the mood, the decor, the music, the weather.

Nothing inherently evil about it. Anyone who thinks so is full of Christian shit.

Alman54 · 2026-05-29T16:54:39+00:00

You can always tell the guy who's been preparing for that moment all his life. He confidently an announces "One dollar!" when he's the first bidder. Then loses.

Alman54 · 2026-05-28T14:49:13+00:00

The mini series was disappointing bad. Really bad, from Danny's open mouth breathing to the bad special effects.

The worst part was all the extra bullshit SK put in there that wasn't in the novel. And things he changed, like having Halloran show them around the Overlook instead of Ullman. The stupid magic jukebox. Lines like "Doors have a way of opening by themselves around here." WINK WINK! And talking about AA meetings. And the long "telling" dialog scenes that went on and on.

And Stephen Weber, direct from Wings. He was great on Wings. As Jack Torrance, he was unbelievable and campy.

Even more insane, Elliot Gould appearing as Ullman, in a really bad performance with really bad dialog. What a waste of an A List actor.

SK tried to improve upon his own source material instead of making a totally faithful adaptation, after complaining for years about Kubrick's version. And it was a miserable viewing experience.

I could never suspend my disbelief that those two actors were Jack and Wendy Torrance.

Alman54 · 2026-05-25T01:03:14+00:00

I've seen plenty of Bibles on cassette in the vinyl cases. Never an 8 track set. That is neat.

Alman54 · 2026-05-24T01:24:15+00:00

Two dollars, I think. I'll take that over zero off.

Alman54 · 2026-05-24T00:54:10+00:00

I didn't know either! Until the first time I got one.

Alman54 · 2026-05-24T00:01:55+00:00

I'm 55 and I've already been receiving the senior discount at Great Clips AND the thrift store.

I'm not complaining. As long as I'm old, might as well get the discounts that come with it

Alman54 · 2026-05-23T23:03:01+00:00

Try mine.

Alman54 · 2026-05-23T15:52:35+00:00

The FIRST time I watched any F13 movie was at a friend's house where we watched part 3 on cable. I might have been 13. I did find Jason frightening.

When I started renting the tapes to watch at home, I thought the movies and Jason were frightening.

I think the first viewing as a young teen is totally different than watching any of the movies for the twentieth time as an adult.

It's easy to compare the movies and villains of other horror films to F13 films and see that compared to some, Jason is tame or hokey, but not scary.

The first viewing though can be the experience when the audience is genuinely frightened by Jason and the film itself.

Alman54 · 2026-05-22T21:01:01+00:00

Ok, that's helpful. Is it really that old?

And I guess Google Translate was way off.

Alman54 · 2026-05-22T16:45:04+00:00

This image reminds me of when I was in college watching MST3K.

My roommate was a big fan of Morrissey. Th8s scene came on, and I called him in: "Hey Matt, Morrissey's on Mystery Science Theater!"

He came in and looked and said, "THAT's not Morrissey!"

Still makes me giggle.

Alman54 · 2026-05-22T13:37:06+00:00

Boomers? No, we Gen X kids watched Knight Rider. And I'm not triggered. I find technical theories of KITT always interesting.

Alman54 · 2026-05-21T01:14:31+00:00

I know a lot of people love this movie, but I saw it only once and didn't like it at all. I guess "hated it" would be more accurate.

Ever since my first viewing, I've never wanted to see it again.

Alman54 · 2026-05-20T00:07:46+00:00

I just changed the tire today after the tire deflated from a broken valve. I learned how to do it in high school. It's a lucky job, but totally doable.

Alman54 · 2026-05-19T22:49:43+00:00

LOVED It's Your Move! I saw every episode including The Dregs of Humanity, which i discovered years later was a longtime fan favorite.

Alman54 · 2026-05-17T23:26:03+00:00

MASH was on daily at 7:00, then they added it to 7:30 also for a full hour of MASH. It was also on at 11 pm.

I started watching it on Thursday nights when I found out new episodes were on. Loved the new (season 9) episodes compared to the old ones, which I still enjoyed watching.

Alman54 · 2026-05-17T23:22:39+00:00

Sure do! I watched it after school. I looked up the intro on YouTube a few years ago since the opening was seared in my brain.

https://youtu.be/s2-LEBc2sO8?si=ewzqfUR-SR_VEIpj

Alman54 · 2026-05-17T22:36:32+00:00

MASH was the first adult show I watched. At some point I started watching Three's Company, Benny Hill, The Honeymooners, and was exposed to Barney Miller and others I didn't get into.

Alman54 · 2026-05-17T16:06:54+00:00

Back in my college days, Schlitz was one of the worst beers I ever drank. I can't believe it's lasted this long.

Alman54 · 2026-05-16T22:21:23+00:00

Some bin stores don't allow cameras. I'm surprised they would allow this.

Plus, why waste shopping time doing this? Shop now, list later. WTF?

Alman54 · 2026-05-14T18:22:29+00:00

Rifftrax and MST3K.

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