I posted a question on here before about a shaky car when slowing down and accelerating, everyone said warped rotors, one person said transmission. I got an opinion from a mechanic actually driving it and he said that alas, it is the transmission :(. From what jbpopem said on here, "The vibration on acceleration is more than likly an imbalance in the automatic transmission when going through the 3rd gear drive path." Now I'm wondering can I possibly fix the problem or will I have to replace the entire transmission? Thanks to everyone for your help, you're awesome.
2006-09-19 09:25:13 · 8 answers · asked by kati 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Oops, it's a 1989 Dodge Omni! With the typical 4cylinder automatic engine.
2006-09-19 09:27:49 · update #1
hard to be sure of anything without driving it, but try putting it in neutral b4 u slow down. if slowing still causes it to vibrate it's highly unlikely that it's the trans.
also try pushing harder and softer on the brake peddle. if the vibration changes as u change braking pressure it is likely the rotors.
i'd just try to be sure b4 u take the mechanics word for it that u need something so expensive. we all know that many mechanics can't be trusted when they have extra $ to gain.
2006-09-19 09:29:28 · answer #1 · answered by Roger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not from warped brake rotors. If the only time you got the vibration is when stopping then it would be brakes. If shaky during the acceleration of the vehicle - it could be a motor mount, bad axle, bad bearing, or structural problem. Common that the strut tower may have rusted out. The best way is to go to someone that is ASE certified to look at this vehicle.
Hope this helps.
2006-09-19 16:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by Panda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the transmission. Sounds like a shudder. Shudders usually occur in pressure slip transmissions. They are very hard to set up after rebuilding and must be exact. Like the tranny's in the Dodge Caravan. You never want to rebuild these. It's best to buy a rebuilt one from the store so you can at least have the warrantee. Good luck. OK, an Omni....shop your junkyards. They will pull it for you. That's a good bet....those had lots of head gasket problems and few tranny problems. A tranny from a junkyard should be OK.
2006-09-19 16:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A reputable transmission shop can fix it. Get a total rebuild they usually runs $1800 to $2000.
2006-09-19 16:29:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most places have a "rebuilt" one in stock and will replace yours with theirs.
Is it shaking when you apply the brakes? Then it's not the tranny.
2006-09-19 16:34:33 · answer #5 · answered by Mazz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i had done a lot of car repair and i have not heard of that. check your drive shaft it it has a dent in it it will do it. or a ujoint is going out.
2006-09-19 16:31:24 · answer #6 · answered by mykeys 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace if it is to expensive to fix on your type of model, just shop around and you will eventually find it. good luck!
2006-09-19 16:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by cars..... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
auto gearbox ? they say if that goes car goes so dump it to a garage if you can
2006-09-19 16:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by justme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋