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Old Mar 7, 2002 | 09:29 PM
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Duh...what does a failing tranny feel like?

I replaced the spark plugs, thinking that was the cause of the poor performance I was getting.
The car still idles rough, the steering wheel still vibrates...is my car on its way out?
Old Mar 7, 2002 | 09:35 PM
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sounds like maybe your motor mounts are going.. that would cause it to vibrate..

a dying tranny would slip between gears or shift very hard..
Old Mar 7, 2002 | 09:40 PM
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clean throttle body..
Old Mar 7, 2002 | 09:55 PM
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Thanks! Argh...I should have kept this car stock.
Old Mar 7, 2002 | 10:34 PM
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its ok bro. hang in there

ok when i drive 75 on my wheel shakes..? i dont know y .. i never had my spark plugs changed EVER! there still OEM. if i change them what plugs should i use for the best performance? i have my timing advaced .. i did it by eye will these plugs cost me a arm and leg?? o yea i have a VG!!! lol
Old Mar 7, 2002 | 10:48 PM
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Re: its ok bro. hang in there

Originally posted by ChrisCheezer
ok when i drive 75 on my wheel shakes..? i dont know y .. i never had my spark plugs changed EVER! there still OEM. if i change them what plugs should i use for the best performance? i have my timing advaced .. i did it by eye will these plugs cost me a arm and leg?? o yea i have a VG!!! lol
get your wheels re-balanced, that should help keep the vibration down

use stock (ngk) plugs when you get new ones.
Old Mar 7, 2002 | 11:12 PM
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Re: its ok bro. hang in there

Originally posted by ChrisCheezer
i have my timing advaced .. i did it by eye
not too smart.....but I guess as long as you don't advance it too much, still not too smart!
Old Mar 7, 2002 | 11:25 PM
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ok thanx

its all good....
Old Mar 11, 2002 | 08:27 AM
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How...how do I clean the throttle body?



I replaced the plugs, cleaned the filter, and still the car is weak below 2500rpm. Still no fix.

When I cruise @ 70mph, it feels as if there slight bucking sensation. Also, there is "resistance" from the gas pedal.

Help!
Old Mar 11, 2002 | 08:32 AM
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I did a search for instructions onhow to clean the throttle body...nevermind.
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