GM Forum - Buick, Cadillac, Olds, GMC & Pontiac chat

1992-1999 Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's and Buick Lesabres Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.

Starting out in second gear/ long term harm?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-22-2012, 12:32 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
pcweber's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
pcweber is on a distinguished road
Default Starting out in second gear/ long term harm?
So my shift solenoid A is shorted. It is an old high mile car, not worth the cost/ labor to have trans dropped. i can start out in second and it shifts to 3rd fine, etc. My question is long term how hard is it on the trans if I ease away from stops in second?
pcweber is offline  
Reply Like
Old 10-22-2012, 01:15 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
2kg4u's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Windsor, Ontario / Detroit, Michigan
Posts: 4,816
Received 241 Likes on 198 Posts
2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of
Default
Your trans already needs a re-build. Drive it until it dies.
2kg4u is offline  
Reply Like
Old 10-22-2012, 01:25 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
Posts like a Northstar
 
ChilinMichael's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 601
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
ChilinMichael is on a distinguished road
Default
Year/Model/Miles? What brought you to this conclusion (just curious) ?
ChilinMichael is offline  
Reply Like
Old 10-22-2012, 02:13 PM
  #4  
Retired



Certified Car Nut
 
Mike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Dark Side, AZ
Posts: 17,920
Received 1,780 Likes on 1,304 Posts
Mike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond reputeMike has a reputation beyond repute
Default
Your going to prematurely wear out the 2nd clutch packs. But as Roy already said, drive it till she dies.
__________________
Retired Administrator
2002 *-10 5.7 V8
2023 Jeep Rubicon Diesel

Mike is offline  
Reply Like
Old 10-22-2012, 04:09 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
rjolly87's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Posts: 7,270
Received 457 Likes on 359 Posts
rjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant future
Default
Other concern too is increased stress/heat on torque converter, but I concur,

Rock it 'til it drops.
rjolly87 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 10-22-2012, 07:46 PM
  #6  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
pcweber's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
pcweber is on a distinguished road
Default
96 LSS is the car.
pcweber is offline  
Reply Like
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FYI if you lose 4th gear / no fourth gear / no 4th gear
caminated2k
2000-2005
8
06-04-2019 04:57 PM
Another long-term Boneville owner
coyote
Introductions for new members
9
11-27-2004 07:55 PM
peel and seal ? (long term results)
phoenix_flame220
Audio (and aftermarket electronics)
5
09-21-2004 05:56 PM
Meguiars Gold Class long term....
BonneMeMN
Detailing & Appearance
17
05-20-2004 09:55 PM
Anyone looking for a long-term career?
bonnevilledad
Lounge
10
11-10-2003 10:05 AM
Back to Subforum
1992-1999
View Next Unread
Surgical idea to get at trans shift solenoid under side cover




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Starting out in second gear/ long term harm?


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:58 PM.