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Garf Nov 3, 2008 06:18 PM

Dropped Car Won't Move. Transmission?! HELP
 
Need some help on this one guys.

Installed new dropzone springs on the car, followed the Haynes manual instructions, very very simple with the right tools. Took the car off the jackstands, started her up and put her in reverse to back out of the driveway, (VG Auto), grinding noise, then just smooth idle and not going anywhere, gave it a little gas and went no where. Went to put it back in P and grinding noise from tranny/engine bay w/ some shaking. Shut her off and now i'm here. Like I said i even followed the haynes on this one and i can't figure out what i managed to screw up. HELP!

Greeny Nov 3, 2008 06:21 PM

Remove the wheels, then go back over your work area thoroughly.(READ..THIS PROBLEM IS MOST LIKELY YOUR ERROR) spin each wheel off the ground freehand before removing them, this may pinpoint the source of the binding.

Pearl93VE Nov 3, 2008 06:22 PM


Originally Posted by Garf (Post 6690792)
Need some help on this one guys.

Installed new dropzone springs on the car, followed the Haynes manual instructions, very very simple with the right tools. Took the car off the jackstands, started her up and put her in reverse to back out of the driveway, (VG Auto), grinding noise, then just smooth idle and not going anywhere, gave it a little gas and went no where. Went to put it back in P and grinding noise from tranny/engine bay w/ some shaking. Shut her off and now i'm here. Like I said i even followed the haynes on this one and i can't figure out what i managed to screw up. HELP!

Did you pop a CV axle out of one of the hubs when you were removing the strut? Kind of far fetched but it may be worth checking.

Garf Nov 3, 2008 06:40 PM

Alright i'll jack her up and spin the wheels. The haynes didn't mention anything about The CV axle popping out, But i'll def. check that, i have a feeling that'swhat it is. What exactly should i look for At the Joint?? (I didn't let it bend at any strange angles when taking strut out, it flopped forward maybe 3-4 inches and rested on the control arm, wasn't really in the way at all)
TYVM

kzoosho Nov 3, 2008 07:47 PM

my bet is on the axle also.

Garf Nov 3, 2008 07:59 PM


Originally Posted by kzoosho (Post 6690979)
my bet is on the axle also.

You win. Left axle popped out, put it in and no problems. need to get it aligned bigtime though haha. thanks for the snappy replies guys.

Pearl93VE Nov 3, 2008 08:19 PM


Originally Posted by Garf (Post 6690999)
You win. Left axle popped out, put it in and no problems. need to get it aligned bigtime though haha. thanks for the snappy replies guys.

Lies! I Win! Hah, glad you got it sorted out.

Wiking Nov 3, 2008 11:18 PM


Originally Posted by Garf (Post 6690792)
... followed the Haynes manual instructions,...

bingo

Garf Nov 5, 2008 06:19 PM

haha, thanks guys. got the rears in and it's all done now no more problems. i'll read the how to post pics thread cuz i'm still a noob, and put up some pics of the drop, i don't think i've seen any threads w/ pics of 3rd gens on dropzone springs? just have to finish up the flip flop trunk now....

Wiking Nov 6, 2008 01:31 AM


Originally Posted by Garf (Post 6694127)
haha, thanks guys. got the rears in and it's all done now no more problems. i'll read the how to post pics thread cuz i'm still a noob, and put up some pics of the drop, i don't think i've seen any threads w/ pics of 3rd gens on dropzone springs? just have to finish up the flip flop trunk now....

93 GXE First car - psl do correct - 93 GXE First Car

(C-rule: when rear has independent suspension, Capital C has to be implemented to distinguish it from a cart)

Garf Nov 6, 2008 11:12 PM


Originally Posted by Wiking (Post 6694609)
93 GXE First car - psl do correct - 93 GXE First Car

(C-rule: when rear has independent suspension, Capital C has to be implemented to distinguish it from a cart)

so sorry about that.. anything else i can do? :bowdown:

Wiking Nov 6, 2008 11:56 PM


Originally Posted by Garf (Post 6696054)
.. anything else ...

...enjoy The Car :)

Matt93SE Nov 7, 2008 04:58 AM

The next thing you can do is stop shopping for mods on fleabay.
flip flop trunks and ricer springs generally aren't accepted around here- you'd be more at home on a honda forum 4 years ago with those mods.

poke around here and see what other people are doing and use that for inspiration. :)

Garf Nov 8, 2008 01:19 AM


Originally Posted by Matt93SE (Post 6696220)
The next thing you can do is stop shopping for mods on fleabay.
flip flop trunks and ricer springs generally aren't accepted around here- you'd be more at home on a honda forum 4 years ago with those mods.

poke around here and see what other people are doing and use that for inspiration. :)

thanks for the inspiration.


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