Tranny problem
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Tranny problem
Ok guys/gals this is the tranny mystery. The car was driving perfect all the time. No slipping, jerking etc. I went to my friend’* house. Few hours later I put in drive and take off. The car jerked three times as if I was driving a 5speed and not feathering the clutch. After it would do that it would drive fine until I would accelerate from a slow speed or a complete stop. After few minutes of driving the car would feel like it has no power. I would have to rev 4K and more just to drive or take off. Eventually it completely stopped and I could rev all I want. The interesting part of this problem is when I shut off the car wait 5 sec and put back into drive the car would drive good again for maybe 2 blocks. It would shift fine and wouldn’t even jerk anymore. Once it stops driving the engine will run perfectly but I can shift into any position and have the car just rev in one place. I was thinking that the valve body might be damaged but I could be wrong. I really need help cause I commute to work everyday and now I spend a lot of money on taxis. Thanks in advance.
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I'm smelling a shot torque converter. Typical symptoms after warming up that your TC is slipping like a bad dog. You need to get a scantool on the car while driving it under light throttle. Watch the shifts, watch the TC slip.
There'* a registry of scantool owners in Techinfo. We may have a member close to you to help with this.
There'* a registry of scantool owners in Techinfo. We may have a member close to you to help with this.
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The lockup only comes into play above 48mph. The TC is just slipping altogether by his symptoms. Every gear, every speed when it'* hot. That'* slipping. A tranny flush MIGHT buy some time. What does the fluid look/smell like (don't taste it )?
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At this point the more you drive it the more harm.
What is your fluid level? A flush is a good idea, when was the last time the tranny was serviced?
What is your fluid level? A flush is a good idea, when was the last time the tranny was serviced?
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