Cutlass automatic gear "lags"

Oldsmofjord · 09-05-2007, 12:21 PM

hey

so I was driving around the other day and suddenly the car could not change its gear and it just sounded "harsh" whenever I pressed the pedal

This only happens when I have it in "D" - it works fine in Reverse, 2nd and 1st gear.

The_Jeremiah · 09-05-2007, 09:50 PM

lol i dont know what "harsh" means, but if its been awhile since you have changed your tranny filter and fluid, that would be a good idea to start with. and if that doesnt fix it, it could be a bad synchro in 3rd gear. dont know for sure, you should definently try your best to not drive it while its acting up though, because doing that can make a 5 dollar problem turn into a 500 dollar problem. good luck

Oldsmofjord · 09-06-2007, 12:24 AM

I do have a problem explaining a problem in English

The workshop changed fluid and filter 2 months ago. The car's been running like a rocket since. Then suddenly it stumbles. The workshop adjusted the gearwire and it worked like a charm for 3 days. Then suddenly the trouble started again. Only this time, it comes and goes ! Feels like the trouble starts when I've driven a bit and the car is hot.....

Oldsmofjord · 09-12-2007, 01:52 PM

it does not change gear from the 2nd to the 3rd - it "jumps" straight to 4th gear....what can be here the problem ?

marcar1993 · 09-12-2007, 08:28 PM

3rd gear is slipping. Get ready for a complete trans rebuild most likely.

Oldsmofjord · 09-13-2007, 12:17 AM

noooooooo

Oldsguy · 09-13-2007, 05:08 AM

Yes, I agree that is sounds like time for a rebuild. Sorry,,,

Oldsmofjord · 09-17-2007, 03:17 AM

what type of gearbox is in my car ? TH-200 or TH-700 ?

It's the Olds Cutlass 1981 sedan, with V6 and 231 Cid.....

09-05-2007, 12:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Oldsmofjord Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oslo,Norway Posts: 37	Cutlass automatic gear "lags" hey so I was driving around the other day and suddenly the car could not change its gear and it just sounded "harsh" whenever I pressed the pedal This only happens when I have it in "D" - it works fine in Reverse, 2nd and 1st gear.

09-13-2007, 05:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,990	Yes, I agree that is sounds like time for a rebuild. Sorry,,, __________________ Dan '46 2 door

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09-05-2007, 09:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Jeremiah Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 248	lol i dont know what "harsh" means, but if its been awhile since you have changed your tranny filter and fluid, that would be a good idea to start with. and if that doesnt fix it, it could be a bad synchro in 3rd gear. dont know for sure, you should definently try your best to not drive it while its acting up though, because doing that can make a 5 dollar problem turn into a 500 dollar problem. good luck

09-06-2007, 12:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsmofjord Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oslo,Norway Posts: 37	I do have a problem explaining a problem in English The workshop changed fluid and filter 2 months ago. The car's been running like a rocket since. Then suddenly it stumbles. The workshop adjusted the gearwire and it worked like a charm for 3 days. Then suddenly the trouble started again. Only this time, it comes and goes ! Feels like the trouble starts when I've driven a bit and the car is hot.....

09-12-2007, 01:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Oldsmofjord Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oslo,Norway Posts: 37	it does not change gear from the 2nd to the 3rd - it "jumps" straight to 4th gear....what can be here the problem ?

09-12-2007, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
marcar1993 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 136	3rd gear is slipping. Get ready for a complete trans rebuild most likely.

09-13-2007, 12:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Oldsmofjord Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oslo,Norway Posts: 37	noooooooo

09-17-2007, 03:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Oldsmofjord Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oslo,Norway Posts: 37	what type of gearbox is in my car ? TH-200 or TH-700 ? It's the Olds Cutlass 1981 sedan, with V6 and 231 Cid.....