when i shift from park to drive i get this hesitation then all of a sudden a big jolt when it goes into gear what is happening and how do i fix this.

 

Mine did that about a 2 years ago, I changed the fluid and filter and it was fine. Get a 'Filtran' type filter, I used Fram. It takes about 4 1/2 qts to refill. May as well install a drain plug at the same time to make it easier for the next change.

 

most likely, your trans mount is worn out.

so when you shift into drive, the trans twists to the side until it hits the stop... when it stops you feel the bump.


when you shift from drive to reverse, you should feel the oppisate bump.



replace your trans mount and you'll be set.

 

yeah i am going to check the u joints i beleive is what i should check the tranny mount and also there is some type of stabaliser that has a bushing too altho its probably worn out as well but other then that car runs strong paint is a bit chipped but i still love my first 3rd gen.

 

The trans mount is a bushing about 1"x2" sandwiched between the trans crossmember and the transmission. If it's bad, you should be able to see that it's torn, or at the very least be able to seperate it by pushing up on the trans. It is a very common problem on these cars though.

I think the stabilizer bushing you're referring to is the torque arm mount. That one doesn't have anything to do with the trans, it hooks up to the torque arm which sets and holds the pinion angle on the rear.

Good luck

 

Yep, tranny mount, I've replaced it too. I'd recommend a poly mount insted of a stock replacement.

 

where can i get one in canada and how much will it cost me

 

Any decent parts place should have one. Approx $4000 US.






















































































































































or $15, you pick

 

The pre-1987's did not have a forward accumulator, so they "hit harder" (from neutral/park to drive). especially with a high idle.

 

That sorta answers my question. Something similar to his but when I shift gears the tires feel like theyre breaking loose at around 5,000 rpms. Also the park to drive or n to drive is a little of a jolt.

Nate

 

ok boys this aint no little jolt this is a big jolt altho i have been talking to some people and if the car has a shift kit in it i may shift harder correct?. but i will still replace the bushings and see where i go from there.

 

Albertafbody,
I just had a somewhat simular problem......Did you try and adjusting your tv cable? (throttle valve cable) It is really easy and you dont need any tools, just look in your Haynes manual for directions. If yu dont have a haynes manual get one at Canadian Tire ($20.00). Its nice to know that Im not the only Canuck around here too

Regards
Dennis

 

thanks dennis i will try that for sure cause man is it a hard hit scares people at the lights tho haha. any way thanks