Hey guys.
1985 Grand Prix. 3.8 with the 3 speed.
The engine it's self actually seems to run very well. Upon a cold start, it'll idle high for like 30 seconds then drop. If you tap the gas a few times it takes longer. Besides that, everything is very copesetic. The problem? The transmission slips. Alot. The problem seems to be the drive gear. Eventhough it's not overdrive, the transmission seems to always "search" for the gear if going up hill, and on flat or downhill, it just goes then hesitates, then goes again. The transitions just arent too smooth. Now I've only ever owned 2 4 speed autos and 1 5 speed manual before. So the non-overdrive is new to me. But I know it's not supposed to be this. What's a good checklist to start trying to solve this? Or is my problem just too severe to worry about?
Thanks a ton in advance!!!
1985 Grand Prix. 3.8 with the 3 speed.
The engine it's self actually seems to run very well. Upon a cold start, it'll idle high for like 30 seconds then drop. If you tap the gas a few times it takes longer. Besides that, everything is very copesetic. The problem? The transmission slips. Alot. The problem seems to be the drive gear. Eventhough it's not overdrive, the transmission seems to always "search" for the gear if going up hill, and on flat or downhill, it just goes then hesitates, then goes again. The transitions just arent too smooth. Now I've only ever owned 2 4 speed autos and 1 5 speed manual before. So the non-overdrive is new to me. But I know it's not supposed to be this. What's a good checklist to start trying to solve this? Or is my problem just too severe to worry about?
Thanks a ton in advance!!!