Transmissions and Drivetrain Need help with your trans? Problems with your axle?

Car wont roll backwards unless in drive

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 3, 2024 | 05:03 PM
  #1  
murphymckenna's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 105
Likes: 3
From: Simi Valley CA
Car: 1986 Camaro Z28 Iroc-z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Car wont roll backwards unless in drive

Hi thirdgen, I'm stuck in my driveway long story short. Ok so about a week ago, I tried to put the car into gear and it would roll forward a foot and stop, same thing with reverse. It's almost like there was a block under my tires preventing me from moving. If I hit the gas hard enough it would spin the tire and move a hair. Leaving skid marks in my driveway. Then today I was able to roll backwards in drive, but when I dropped it in reverse it would stop again! Not sure what's going on any help would be greatly appreciated!

Side note, the car has been sitting there for roughly 12 years, and I pulled it out and drove it about a month ago and didn't have this porblem. now im stuck!
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2024 | 05:32 PM
  #2  
OrangeBird's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 3,939
Likes: 801
Car: 1989 Firebird
Re: Car wont roll backwards unless in drive

Originally Posted by murphymckenna
Hi thirdgen, I'm stuck in my driveway long story short. Ok so about a week ago, I tried to put the car into gear and it would roll forward a foot and stop, same thing with reverse. It's almost like there was a block under my tires preventing me from moving. If I hit the gas hard enough it would spin the tire and move a hair. Leaving skid marks in my driveway. Then today I was able to roll backwards in drive, but when I dropped it in reverse it would stop again! Not sure what's going on any help would be greatly appreciated!

Side note, the car has been sitting there for roughly 12 years, and I pulled it out and drove it about a month ago and didn't have this porblem. now im stuck!
Jack it up and try to spin the wheels (both front & back). My bet is on stuck brakes, given it's history of sitting.

And yes, I know you said it rolled a month ago, but I'd still be checking if the wheels spin freely
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2024 | 06:07 PM
  #3  
murphymckenna's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 105
Likes: 3
From: Simi Valley CA
Car: 1986 Camaro Z28 Iroc-z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Re: Car wont roll backwards unless in drive

Awesome thanks for the tip I'll give it a try first thing in the morning and get back to you!
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2024 | 11:27 PM
  #4  
ZionMaggio's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Re: Car wont roll backwards unless in drive

I also have a similar question, can I ask it here or on a new thread?


Edit: ok

Last edited by ZionMaggio; Mar 7, 2024 at 11:53 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2024 | 05:12 AM
  #5  
OrangeBird's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 3,939
Likes: 801
Car: 1989 Firebird
Re: Car wont roll backwards unless in drive

Originally Posted by ZionMaggio
I also have a similar question, can I ask it here or on a new thread?
Hi ZionMaggio,

If your question is similar to the original post here, sure, I see no reason why you can't ask here if you want to
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
89firechicken89
Tech / General Engine
2
Mar 20, 2012 06:08 PM
'87IROCZOWNER69
Mid-West Region
15
Nov 25, 2010 09:57 AM
1984z28camaro
Transmissions and Drivetrain
8
Feb 10, 2009 01:23 AM
Z2EIGHT
TPI
7
Mar 2, 2007 12:03 PM
IROC'N
Transmissions and Drivetrain
8
May 27, 2004 05:58 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:59 PM.