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.

 

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

 

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.....

 

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

 

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

 

noooooooo

 

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

 

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.....