Got my car back today!!! So far, I like it, I dont have very much to compare it too, cause I have never drove any other cars but mine that are like this. But you are right, it takes a min to get up and go, but them it seem to almost slingshot up to a speed faster after that, best I can descibe it anyway. and its fun to drive that way I think, I wish I could try different cams, like flipping a switch or something though
One thing that I did not notice till after I left my mechanic, is that when I put the car in park (automatic) it does not lock the wheels like it should, I am not used to having to use the parking brake like in a manual trans. This might have something to do with the new torque converter? something hooked up wrong maybe? not sure, I used to never have to worry about this, but even before I took it in, if I was on a steep slope, it would move and I would hear a loud clicking when it was slipping, if that makes any sense.
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The issue with the trans is called the Park Pawl. It is unlikely that it is a cable issue if you can hear the pawl ratcheting. The trans will need repair to resolve a pawl issue. You said it went in with the issue? Your mechanic would have had an easy time of it while the engine and trans were out.
You can show that it has nothing to do with the converter by turning the engine off and seeing if it will roll in park. There is a SMALL amount of adjustment in the shifter cable at the trans lever but again, if it's clicking in the trans, I don't think a cable adjustment is going to cure it.
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It was clicking before I took it in, and acted like it was atleast trying to keep the car from moving, but now its not clicking at all, it just rolls freely.
Sounds like an easy adjustment. At least it's worth a try. Take a look at the linkage arm where it hooks to the trans and you will see a slotted hole where you can adjust the linkage. Loosen up the 3/8 nut and push the linkage a little further forward until it stops then tighten the nut back up...
Yea, I talked to the mechanic that worked on it, and he told me he would have me bring it in as soon as he got caught up, he was working on my car on the side for about 1 month, he was thinking it would be a faily easy adjustment I think, but who knows. So thats ok, I can use the emergency brake till then.
BTW, the car does roll when the car is off, I can push it back and forth etc.
