I have a 1972 Pontiac. When I put the car in drive it revs up but doesn't move it just crawls forward. Not sure if it's something I can fix or if I need to get a new transmission. Thanks for your help.
2007-06-10 04:42:42 · 9 answers · asked by 72 pontiac 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
well to me it sounds like youve got a problem with your clutches(or clutch for a manule) automatic transmissions have a different style clutch its a sealed case...imagine putting 2 fans facing eachother and turning one on.....the other dan will be forced to spin...but in a auto transmission its not air its a liquid so try checking the fluid ammounts if its not that autos have at least 20 clutches and if there worn there only gonna slip...theres another possibility and that is that a uni joint (universal joint) has been worn..these joins allow somthing spinning (eg. tailshaft or axel) to spin freely when changing the angle of one end--hope this helps--
2007-06-10 04:53:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most older cars were designed with ajustable bands in the transmission however Adjustments are done by torqueing and if you do not have the specs on the torque you can mess them up and need a new transmission. Take it to a reputable transmission shop and have the bands adjusted.
Good luck
2007-06-10 12:02:10 · answer #2 · answered by ASmiles1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definately time for a new one. I had the same problem in my 1996 Pontiac GA. The clutch was bad. There were metal shavings and the fluid was burnt. I would look into having the tranny replaced. Best wishes!!!
2007-06-10 12:03:37 · answer #3 · answered by FirebirdMan54321 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the trans fluid level. Have car on level surface. Pull dipstick and read instructions on the stick. It will tell you how to check fluid - whether car needs to be in park or neutral. Wipe stick. Insert making sure it goes all the way in - pull out and check level. Wipe and check again to make sure. I suspect you are just low on fluid. Make sure you buy the correct fluid for your car and top off filling it though the same tube as you checked the level.
Good luck!
2007-06-10 11:58:22 · answer #4 · answered by K R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the transmission is shot.
Rebuilt tranny, depending on what kind of tranny.
Need more info.
Anywhere from $500 up.
2007-06-10 11:47:44 · answer #5 · answered by Mom of 2 great boys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing to do is be sure you've got enough trans fluid in it. If so, then trans is most likely toast.
2007-06-10 11:55:04 · answer #6 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bad torque converter...tranny guy will say as long as i have it appart lets rebuild the whole thing...listen to him..
2007-06-10 11:47:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like bands or clutches slipping ,,,,
Time to go to da shop ! ! ! !
2007-06-10 11:47:01 · answer #8 · answered by Littlebear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like your tranny is slpping. it is better to get a new one .
2007-06-10 11:47:21 · answer #9 · answered by proctor j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋