how do you know when to rebuild??
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how do you know when to rebuild??
when i first bought my car ( 1 year ago ) the thing would burn rubber from a complete stop! now it takes off like an old cadilac. i thinking its my tranny and considering to get it rebuilt but how do i know if thats my problem?
note: its a C-4 but i usually manually shift and hardly never keep it in drive....thats another reason i think its my tranny.
note: its a C-4 but i usually manually shift and hardly never keep it in drive....thats another reason i think its my tranny.
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RE: how do you know when to rebuild??
I know very little about transmissions, but if you aren't certain if the problem is withthe engine or the transmission, you can test the compression of the engine cylinders. If the compression is good, it's unlikely that the probelm lies with the engine IMO.
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RE: how do you know when to rebuild??
Check the bands on your C4. We have a section in the FAQ about how to tighten them. If they up to snuff, then you may just need a general tuneup on the engine. Check all your fluids carefully.
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RE: how do you know when to rebuild??
Usual problems with a transmission that needs rebuilt are difficulty putting it in gear, it shifts hard, or it hesitates abnormally when it shifts. It soundsmore likean engine issue to me, perhaps the carb is running too rich and needs leaned out, or your timing is off?? I would have someone do an engine tune up if it looks like it hasnt been serviced in a while and go from there.
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RE: how do you know when to rebuild??
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Usual problems with a transmission that needs rebuilt are difficulty putting it in gear, it shifts hard, or it hesitates abnormally when it shifts. It soundsmore likean engine issue to me, perhaps the carb is running too rich and needs leaned out, or your timing is off?? I would have someone do an engine tune up if it looks like it hasnt been serviced in a while and go from there.
Usual problems with a transmission that needs rebuilt are difficulty putting it in gear, it shifts hard, or it hesitates abnormally when it shifts. It soundsmore likean engine issue to me, perhaps the carb is running too rich and needs leaned out, or your timing is off?? I would have someone do an engine tune up if it looks like it hasnt been serviced in a while and go from there.
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RE: how do you know when to rebuild??
Are there any strange or new smells or sounds coming form the car? Does it leak any fluids, and new leaks? Has your fuel economy changed for the worse? Or litteraly is the only problem the sluggish start? What does your trans fluid smell like?
All the above answers given are a great place to start, but we'll need a little more info to really help.
All the above answers given are a great place to start, but we'll need a little more info to really help.