97 Eclipse GS-T Automatic Transmission Problems going from Neutral to Drive

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Aug 12, 2013 | 07:26 PM

Shannon.Watts

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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?

Aug 12, 2013 | 08:46 PM

rusty vango

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From: knoxville tn

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

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Originally Posted by Shannon.Watts

you should look for eclipse info elswhere

Aug 12, 2013 | 09:34 PM

FIRECHICKEN

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From: Mechanicsburg, PA

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!!