1/2 a million k's & she's running Like a dog with 3 legs

[Rgsyes]

Hi,
Have put in a 2nd/h CAS 12 mths ago. it starts and idles ok. No longer needs to be cool to start it.
But after having the trans light come on and off intermittently since I replaced the transmission leaking gasket, filter ect. I always kept topping it up ok b4.
Now when I get to 80 odd km's and need to put the foot down ~~~the car goes nowhere & it shakes and shudders but never stalls.
Any suggestions as I dont want to go and just pull apart things from what I have read when they may not be needed.

 

[hako]

If the trans light is coming on it should leave a fault code which should give you an idea:https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/checking-error-codes-vr-vs-revised.22307
My guess, FWIW, is that the oil is overheating due to worn clutches causing the trans light.....but a codes check should indicate. Good Luck.
PS...that's a good mileage!

 

[Andrew426]

Sounds like spark is breaking down. Check your plugs and leads for corrosion or melted spark plug electrodes.

And what the hell are using a second hand CAS for? Its a fifty buck part, get a new OEM one.

 

[darkowen]

yep definetytl get a new OEM one it was my problem as well so hopefully can help you

 

[Rgsyes]

I'm on to it, I have changed the plugs now I think I need to trace the spark back down the lines to check the coil pack then to the cas thanks fella's,

 

[leigh 7005]

just to put this out there is your dip stick in your trans rusty? mine was on long trip the oil was boiling the stupid radiator was leaking into the trans new radiator and trany cooler fixed it

 

[Rgsyes]

No the dip stick is ok, Its all making me to want to go for a manual conversion if that can be done. The car itself is in good nick, such a waste. Thanks Leigh

 

[Rgsyes]

Can I ask How much for the tranny radiator and cooler did you pay? new or 2nd hd

 

[delfin82]

I think youve got the problem with the converter, cause lock up clutches inside the converter could be worn out or damage thats why the car shake, vibrates when it reaches 80 plus or something..

 

[Rgsyes]

Well I checked all the electric's, took it up the highway and Wham. Smoke evrywhere, trannyfluid all over the place. Hoses from the radiator changed yesterday. So when I manage to get it home I' hope its a broken line which may have been loosing fluid. OR its a new tranny~~~~i'll keep you posted.