hard shifting automatic - Maintenance and Repair Forum

Forum Post / Reply
You must log in before you can post or reply to messages.
hard shifting automatic
Friday, May 06, 2005 7:27 PM
Hey everybody, I have a question? I have a '96 2.2 cav with an auto trans. For some reason, pretty much as long as I can remember, whenever I shift from drive to reverse or vice versus, my motor thrusts hard in the direction that I shift. I thought that I might have a loose or broken motor mount, but they seem to be fine. Is there any other reason why I have so much play when I shift gears? Whatever it is, it doesn't seem to affect the performance or anything else, I just don't want it to cause a problem later on down the road.

Re: hard shifting automatic
Friday, May 06, 2005 10:41 PM
Gm auto transmissons are like that. some times they act up when they get old. you will know if have problem if you see trans fluid dripping out the trans. also a good tip take out your trans dip stick is the fluid smell burnt or is it real dark . If so you can change out the fluid it might be fine or might speed up its demise. but above all things dont bring it in to a shop and have them adjust the Throttle cable then it will realy puke
Re: hard shifting automatic
Saturday, May 07, 2005 3:45 AM
^ like he said, you own a GM with an auto. get used to it. mine is the same way. shifts a good 2 inches. if you want to tighten it up go buy some engine mounts.




5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FREEBIE GIVEAWAY - CLICK HERE TO ENTER
What you know about Street Racing anyways? Only what Fast & Furious taught us....
SO EVERYTHING!
Re: hard shifting automatic
Saturday, May 07, 2005 11:07 AM
The trans fluid is fine. I've had it for five years now it nothing has gone wrong. I was just curious if it shifting so hard would case any problems. Thanks guys.
Re: hard shifting automatic
Saturday, May 07, 2005 12:45 PM
you've never had your tranny fluid changed it 5 years? damn! I wouldn't go more than 1 without a tranny service (probably stems back to my 700R4 I beat up on in my IROC).





Forum Post / Reply
You must log in before you can post or reply to messages.

 

Start New Topic Advanced Search