Chevrolet Repair: transmission noise, torque convertor, carter clay


Question
i have a 2002 chevolet astro, there is a whinning noise noticeable from start to about 35 mph, i liken it to sound like a sewing machine, real loud when close to building or wall, the baffle. when stop and put it in park it quiets down, any ideas

Answer
HI CARTER CLAY, WELL WITHOUT HEARING THIS IT IS HARD TO SAY BUT A FEW THINGS COME TO MIND.
THE BEST CASE IS THE TRANS FILTER IS PLUGGING UP..HAVE YOU EVER DRAINED THE TRANS OIL AND INSTALLED AND NEW FILTER. IF NOT, I WOULD SUGGEST DOING SO..THE LAST THING I CAN THINK OF IS THE FRONT PUMP,[[BEHIND THE TORQUE CONVERTOR]] THEY WILL WHINE WHEN GOING BAD OR WHEN OIL STARVED.LIKE FROM A [DIRTY FILTER]..IF YOU NEED MORE INFO GET BACK IN TOUCH WITH ME.. I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU..PLEASE WHEN YOU LEAVE THIS SITE WOULD YOU RATE MY ANSWER. THANK YOU VERY MUCH,,,TOM.