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Posted by 93lx4cyl (Member # 10517) on :
 
So lately my 4cyl has been slipping in and out of overdrive on the freeway not often but enough amount of times to notice. Just the other day i lost it completely wouldnt even go past 50 without it running heavy and not wanting to accelerate. I tried hopping back on freeway and she wont go faster than 55 without it running 3200rpm and heavy. Fluid is at level. Im thinking my torque converter is the problem but any other gear 1-4 and speeds under 50 it runs fine no slipping. Wanting a bit of advice before i take her in since i dont have a back up car and plave to swap tranny or torque converter.
 
Posted by SLWST50 (Member # 11113) on :
 
Check your TV cable. The retainers break all the time..
 
Posted by Nifty50 (Member # 9987) on :
 
If youre using the stock 4 banger tranny then thats your problem right there. They're not as strong as their v8 counterparts.
 
Posted by 93lx4cyl (Member # 10517) on :
 
TV cable?


Even if it were a v8 with aod it would be same
Concept 4cyl motor 4cyl tranny
 
Posted by SLWST50 (Member # 11113) on :
 
throttle value. connects to the throttle body. the clip breaks. easiest way to burn up an aod..
 
Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on :
 
its the OD band im sure

dont even take it in unless you get free estimate

they are about $1800 for a rebuild...just buy a new one
 
Posted by 93lx4cyl (Member # 10517) on :
 
Yea maybe


I've only went in for free estimates or directions on where to go at this point id rather buy a tranny and put it in than rebuild a part worth more than the car lol..figure if i had $ and space id biy a donor and do a v8 swap haha..
 




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