Transmission question
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Transmission question
I'm in the market for a GS and I went to look at a 95 with 125K on the dash. Overall the car was in very good condition. There were some minor cosmetic issues that need to be addressed. While in the car I cycled through the gears, going from Park to Drive. When I put the car in reverse the car sort of jerked. When I put the car in Drive, there was also jerking. While driving the car, the shifting was smooth. Is the jerking a tell tell sign that the car may have transmission issues? The fluid wasn't low and there was no burning smell. The car has been sitting for a couple months awaiting a new owner. Could this be culprit of the jerking? Or are the two not correlated?
Any insight is greatly appreciated.
Any insight is greatly appreciated.
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the jerking is usually because the transmission is cold and vehicle is cold. allow it to warm up close to normal operating temp and should be ok that or you can try installing an aftermark transmission cooler
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I'm going back to look at the car on Sunday. Can I, having no mechanical know how what so ever visually inspect the engine or transmission mounts?
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Ive got the same issue with my 93. It only jerks when its cold or when u first start it. In my case, its because of the high idel speed when u first start it up in combination with a bad transmission mount. Runs about 1400 rpm then drops down after its warm then its fine. im gona fix mine, just havnt had time.
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Im going with the tranny mount, if you say the car shifts fine while driving, if it was banging through gears when you where driving then Id say its the tranny..The tranny mount is pretty damn cheap to by, and if u have some mech skills u can do it yourself w jack stands, a jack a socket wrench Im sure...good luck...and keep us posted...
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Im going with the tranny mount, if you say the car shifts fine while driving, if it was banging through gears when you where driving then Id say its the tranny..The tranny mount is pretty damn cheap to by, and if u have some mech skills u can do it yourself w jack stands, a jack a socket wrench Im sure...good luck...and keep us posted...
My mechanic and I are going up there next week. I will keep you all updated .