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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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I have a stock 200r4 behind a 305 and in front of a 2.4:1 rear gear, the trans shifts great and firm under full throttle, drives great if locked in 3rd, however when in overdrive and going up a steep incline it feels as though the T/C is chattering and the whole car pulsates. Is this a common problem (bad solenoid), or an impending sign of doom? Thanks
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I would guess that your converter clutch is failing
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Originally Posted by performabuilt
I would guess that your converter clutch is failing
X2 I would fix it now before it takes out the whole tranny.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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Thanks, I was hoping it was a "simple" fix like a new TQ that'll only take 4-5hrs Appreciate the expertise guys!
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could be the pull is to hard on the car with it locked up, like luging a stick car in to high a gear, most trans will unlock the converter under power/pulling hard
are you locking it man., or is it a stock setup
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