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Old 10-21-2002, 11:38 AM
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Random Problem???

Alright, this problem only seems to accur when I wash the car. I know what a few of you will say... "then don't wash it" so we'll just for go that joke...

When the car is washed top to bottom. I go for a drive afterwards and I can feel a slip in the drive train somewhere? I've peeked under the car and can't seem to find the problem? What could be getting wet that would cause this? I feel it mostly in the 60mph area around 2500rpm's. When I kick it in the guts. My trans fluid is full and new. The tranny itself was rebuilt only 8000 miles ago. I'm thinking the u-joint or yoke maybe? Or could it be the gears?

I could use some expert help on this one. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Old 10-21-2002, 11:49 AM
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Car: 99 Formula
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 342
What do you mean slip in the drivetraine? as in the tranny not shifting right?


I would think it's an electrical problem, with the distributor cap or something like that.
Old 10-21-2002, 11:52 AM
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feels like teeth not locking up. you know what I mean? Like a sputter between gears...... which leads me to believe the drive train after the tranny. Another insight on it?
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Did you detail under the hood? If so, it sounds like water in the distributor to me.
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