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Replying to: imidazol97 (Feb 14, 2006 7:42 pm)
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Replying to: exo425 (Feb 15, 2006 6:16 pm) I'd check the plugs and cables. It could be just aging catching up with the motor. Did it smooth out when you gave more gas before it downshifted? That still could be plugs and wires. The coils might be a source also. EGR valve or fuel filter is another possbility. Doesn't sound like fuel pump-I assume it's not been replaced. Has fuel filter been replaced?
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Feb 15, 2006 6:24 pm) |
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Feb 15, 2006 6:24 pm) i took the car to the mechanic today and he is pretty sure it is the ignition coil packs so you were pretty close on your predictions. he said hes not sure how many of them are going bad so i dont know whether i should just replace all of them or try and pick out the broken one or two. its about $80 a coil and labor is about $200. just wondering what you would do.
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Replying to: exo425 (Feb 20, 2006 8:22 am) Might be time to price a different repair shop. I would replace the coil pack myself, frankly. Check price at Advance auto and Pepboys. But if you need for him to do it, I'd to the one that he says is bad. And then plan a different strategy for theothers if they go bad in the future.
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Feb 20, 2006 10:49 am)
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Recently bought a 96 Buick Regal with 30,000 original miles which was driven by a 83 year old gentleman. The car was garaged and looks like its only 1 year old!!! It was dealer maintained with oil changes every 3000 miles etc.. all receipts with milage and servicing. I did notice a slight intermitten noise when I drove the car home. The next day I started the Regal and the transmission fluid was down 4 quarts and the little noise sounded like a bucket of bolts rattling around. I filled the fluid per procedures and the noise subsided, then drove it 30 miles and dropped the tranny pan and changed filter with new synthetic trans fluid (Dextron III equiv). One small aluminum particle in pan. The car does not have any leaks!!!! Thought I solved the problem when the tranny shifted and ran quietly for 50 miles. However the noise comes and goes and now shudders slightly when I start out from a stop, then shifts okay. Right now the car is quiet and shifts smoothly. However I know that the noise and jerking will come back. Anyone got any ideas?? suggestions. Did take it to a transmission shop and the mechanic said it will need a total rebuild at a cost of around $2000!!! HELP!!!! A GOOD DEAL GONE BAD????? |
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Replying to: berniez (Apr 04, 2006 6:17 am)
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Replying to: tsu670 (Apr 04, 2006 6:31 am) Since I have changed the fluid and filter,250 miles ago, the fluid level remains full with no leaks.. Someone recommended that I try some LUCAS TRANSMISSION ADDITIVE. |
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Replying to: berniez (Apr 04, 2006 6:17 am) As for the overhaul--I was told my 98 LeSAbre transmission was junk, all GMs are, and would cost 1800 or up to repair. He wouldn't know until he took it apart. Needless to say I got second opinion and 60K miles later we're doing fine without his repair. He must have needed a boat or summer home payment the day I went in for professional opinion!  I would just keep asking if it continues to use trans fluid. Maybe it just didn't get exercised enough. I think all trans shops say a trans will need a rebuild even if it's not got a real problem. |
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