Guest cutlass88er Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 So I love my 88 Cutty SL 186k pkg 1cs with all the goodies, btu recently it has been very warm in Wisconsin (70°F is very warm for a March) and my tranny is starting to act up again. You know jerking between 2-3 and while upshifting or downshifting during highway hard acceleration, and not poping into first gear after it gets hot and I have driven over 45 (the overdrive gear on a 440T4). Now I'm wondering if I should pony up and shell out money for a tranny overhaul(or repair or replace depending on the prob) or if I should use that money and get a replacement car. My Finacial situation isn't very good. So if I get a "new" car it would be no later than a 91 and prob be on it's 3-4th owner and I have no clue about how the engine really is. My cutty except for the AC, and lot of body damage (which really doesn't bother me, I love my car the way it is, it's just special ) works just great the 2.8l is original and in great shape and all the instruments (well the cassette doesn't work, but I have a FM transciever on my iPod so no worries). I neeed to replace the brakes and he suspension needs work, but that's all pretty much on schedule. So, do you guys think it would be worth while for me to fix my cutty and get another year or two out of it or try and get another car. I don't really plan on getting a newer (my term for a post 94 car, with all the options, my next sweet ride) until next year. What should I do??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 Try throwing in some Lucas trans additive in there? Im at about the same mileage as you, and I already did the suspension work among other things. Original engine and trans. My trans is sensitive to heat also, so I installed a heavy duty external cooler and change the fluid every 20k, been doing this for about 2 years and the trans is acting much better. Plus take into account that any other car in your price range can and will have problems that will cost more than you might expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cutlass88er Posted April 1, 2003 Report Share Posted April 1, 2003 hmmmm, were can I find that stuff. I've gotten different kinds, but I have never heard of that specific brand, is it new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted April 1, 2003 Report Share Posted April 1, 2003 It's been around for a while, I got it at pep boys, autozone didn't carry it by me. It's a pretty big bottle, like $8.50 but you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 1, 2003 Report Share Posted April 1, 2003 Try getting a cheap used tranny and have a tech school do it for nothing. That's what I did with my 92 GP, only cost was trans. fluid. Darling you gotta let me know Should I stay or should I go? If you say that you are mine I'll be here 'til the end of time So you got to let know Should I stay or should I go? Always tease tease tease Siempre - coqetiando y enganyando You're happy when I'm on my knees Me arrodilla y estas feliz One day is fine, next is black Un dias bien el otro negro So if you want me off your back Al rededar en tu espalda Well come on and let me know Me tienes que desir Should I Stay or should I go? Me debo ir o que darme Should I stay or should I go now? Should I stay or should I go now? If I go there will be trouble An' if I stay it will be double So come on and let me know This indecision's bugging me Esta undecision me molesta If you don't want me, set me free Si no me quieres, librame Exactly who'm I'm supposed to be Diga me que tengo ser Don't you know which clothes even fit me? ?Saves que robas me querda? Come on and let me know Me tienes que desir Should I cool it or should I blow? ?Me debo ir o quedarme? Should I stay or should I go now? ?Yo me frio o lo sophlo? If I go there will be trouble Si me voi - va ver peligro And if I stay it will be double Si me quedo es doble So you gotta let me know Me tienes que decir Should I stay or should I go? ?Yo me frio o lo sophlo? Couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimp19 Posted April 1, 2003 Report Share Posted April 1, 2003 It's been around for a while, I got it at pep boys, autozone didn't carry it by me. It's a pretty big bottle, like $8.50 but you get what you pay for. Ya atleast try doing this first I know from personal experiance that even a shitty cheap additive can work miracle's. Of course that was with a beat up old 82 bonne that leaked like crazy. So I wasn't gonna pay $8.50 every couple days and just used cheap stuff. I have heard alot of good things about the lucas stuff and if my cutty started having tranny problems I would put some Lucas in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 Lucas worked for my TGP. Shifts like new now. KNock on wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlunatics2oo3 Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 yeah try lucas it does wonders and if you think the new car would be best do it but remember we all here still would wanna hear from ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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