Strange Transmission Problems

[Big-Al]

reasonably firmer than finger tight.

pliers are a great torque wrench - hard as you can with pliers hahahha

 

[J.P.R.]

Hey,

The leaking seems to have stopped after I used the pliers (not too tight )

However I've been to a transmission shop today, and the guy told us, that the problem caused wasn't actualy by the transmission, but by "misfiring under load". In the end it was just a bad lead, and the spark plugs were also quite old...

But anyway the fluid was extremly low because of the dripping, and I'm glad I have that sorted out now... Hopefully no more serious problems (though there are some more minor ones, but that's for next time )

Thanks a lot for all the answers, it's always cheering me up to read some of the comments

Ah and by the way I really enjoy driving in Australia with our beautiful commodore
(although I sometimes think, that this massive 3,8L-engine is a little bit of a waste with all the speed limits here compared to the German Autobahn *making-everybody-jealous* XD - sorry guys )

 

[CindyB]

Hoping anyone can advise/help. Just privately bought 2002 VX II Executive with RWC (only done 120,000kms). Problem it seems to shutter 3-4 times in quick succession when under load just going up very slight road incline. Doesn't happen every time. Yes did take it for a test drive .. am worried. But could be something simple but need to know facts before finding mechanic if problem? Gathering it is a transmission problem but its not the gears kicking down. Appreciate any thoughts.

 

[accentstencil]

As in the post above, probably a bad spark plug lead.

 

[dirty hands]

doenst sound too bad ..if it test drove ok for you and a RWC..

if you dont know when it was serviced last .. start with a simple service just plugs. engine oil and filter

start there

mobile mechanics can come to you - or find a fixed price car service deal in nambour

 

[CindyB]

Thank you both for your advice.