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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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Stalls when put into gear

Hey All,

This only happened twice however I fear it will get worse as time goes on. When I go from reverse to Drive sometimes my car will chug, RPM's will drop and the car stalls out. Like I said it only happened twice however it could be warning of something wearing out.

I was thinking maybe seeing how I haven't replaced the tranny fluid yet that this could be the issue...ether that or my Torque Converter
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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Car: 86 z28
Engine: 305 carbed with 3" Y pipe back
Transmission: 700r4 that is breaking down
mine does this too periodicly
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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First two things that come to mind are vacuum leaks and a torque converter locking up prematurely.
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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if its the torque converter would a tranny fluid swap fix that?
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 10:29 PM
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Possibly. If your fluid is in need of a change i would recommend changing it anyway. Unless it is black. IF its black its probably the only thing holding your trans together. Theres a 50/50 chance it will work after you pull the black stuff out.
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 01:51 AM
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ok I will check that tomorrow when I have sunlight to work with...
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