97 Eclipse GS-T Automatic Transmission Problems going from Neutral to Drive
08-12-2013, 07:26 PM
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97 Eclipse GS-T Automatic Transmission Problems going from Neutral to Drive
My cousin has a 97 Eclipse GS-T 4 cyl. turbo that i want to buy soon. However, when going from neutral to drive, sometimes it jumps, and other times it will jump repeatedly and refuse to go into gear. What i have to do when it does that is put it in reverse, back up a little, then put it into drive and it may or may not go into gear. Also, when it acts up really bad, i can hear metal on metal clanking BAD. Could the trans oil need changed? or maybe the system flushed? or could this be a mechanical issue?
08-12-2013, 08:46 PM
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Car: 86 IROC
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 700-R-4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 open
Re: 97 Eclipse GS-T Automatic Transmission Problems going from Neutral to Drive
My cousin has a 97 Eclipse GS-T 4 cyl. turbo that i want to buy soon. However, when going from neutral to drive, sometimes it jumps, and other times it will jump repeatedly and refuse to go into gear. What i have to do when it does that is put it in reverse, back up a little, then put it into drive and it may or may not go into gear. Also, when it acts up really bad, i can hear metal on metal clanking BAD. Could the trans oil need changed? or maybe the system flushed? or could this be a mechanical issue?
08-12-2013, 09:34 PM
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Car: '89 Formula 350
Engine: 5.7L L98 TPI
Transmission: 700-R4 Automatic
Axle/Gears: 7.5 disc posi 3.23
Re: 97 Eclipse GS-T Automatic Transmission Problems going from Neutral to Drive
I had a 97 Gs-t spyder. The banging is most likely one or more motor mounts. The other problems are probably mechanical but are not good!!! Time for a manual swap!!
08-13-2013, 06:39 AM
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Re: 97 Eclipse GS-T Automatic Transmission Problems going from Neutral to Drive
I love the 4G63 it is really easy to inspect the bottom end when a large chunk blows off the block.
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