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Very Confused.

Y2K Drama

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Hi all.

I was wondering if anybody could help me with a strange problem.
My 2001 Vx Holden Commodore (Auto) has started playing up on me by -

1. Revving higher & for longer.
2. Taking longer to change gears.
3. Sounds like I can hear the engine as if there was nothing between me & the engine.
4. Can like hear not a winding or whining sound, but more like the serpentine belt or something.
5. And lastly (if it helps), the power steering fluid has just started slow leaking.

I've done about 250,000 kms & get it regularly serviced.

Much appreciative.
 

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Could be a vacuum leak.
Could also be a faulty TPS (Throttle Position Sensor)
As for the power steering leak you might just have to track down the leak because we can't see it from here. Check the steering pump, hoses and steering rack.
 

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My money is on the TPS. Pull it off, give it a quick clean and stick it back on. Make sure the screws are tight.
Had this happen not that long ago. Check for fault codes also.
 

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Service the transmission with a filter kit and new fluid, that should fix the gear problem and possibly the floating revs.

Get a length of thin tube like vacuum pipe that fits in your ear. You can then use it like a stethoscope and check out all the idler pulleys on the engine. One of them is bound to be old and noisy by now. Alternatively you could remove the belt and spin each one by hand. They should be completely silent.

Power steering leaks are common, check if it's from the rack or pump. Either way they can usually be serviced with a kit to stop the leaks.
 
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