Horrible 3-2 downshift

[ns87]

I feel when I work on my car, more shit breaks than I fix. Anyway!

 

My car has the most bone jarring 2-1 downshift..... and the downshift is not at the same speed it used to be (used to be around 18mph, now its about 12mph). Last year I replaced the vacuum modulator. I'm going to replace the vac line going to it (could this be caused by a vacuum leak). Also, I want to adjust the TV dentent cable, but I can't depress that button AT ALL. As much as I force it, it will not depress. Any ideas?

 

Thanks guys, you're usually really helpful

[ns87]

Bump. So, I was wrong its the 3-2 downshift. That little elbow rubber line to the modulator is indeed cracked, and I will replace it. But with it not connected, fluid came out the modulator with the car running. Is this signs of a bad one, or is it bc there is no vacuum pressure?

[Addicted To Boost]

When fluid is coming out your modulator, your modulator valve is bad.

[ns87]

When fluid is coming out your modulator, your modulator valve is bad.

 

But theres none in the tube, this is when the tube is disconnected

[mfewtrail]

Fluid coming out = it's bad. If it's coming out with the tube disconnected, it's going to be sucked into the intake manifold when the tube is connected. As for the detent cable, use a large screwdriver to depress the button. If you still can't get it, have someone else adjust the cable for you while you use both hands to push down w/ the screwdriver and depress the button. They're usually pretty tough to mash down...

[ns87]

Fluid coming out = it's bad. If it's coming out with the tube disconnected, it's going to be sucked into the intake manifold when the tube is connected. As for the detent cable, use a large screwdriver to depress the button. If you still can't get it, have someone else adjust the cable for you while you use both hands to push down w/ the screwdriver and depress the button. They're usually pretty tough to mash down...

 

Thanks mfewtrail and nick.

 

Thats so funny, I installed this modulator a year ago and hated how it wasn't adjustable. Oh well, I guess now I have an excuse to get an adjustable one.

[ns87]

Where do I find an adjustable one. Advanced auto and autozone both don't have an adjustable one

[pwmin]

Pioneer 747017

 

supposedly, o'riley's has them, but i dont have one around here, so i wouldnt know.

 

 

 

 

http://www.60degreev6.com/showthread.php?t=37641

[ns87]

cool. I dont either have one either, but I just bought it online. They expect it to be here in a week The shipping cost almost as much as the part, but its worth it to me.

[pwmin]

at finding it, at 1 week

[ns87]

its amazing. I can not believe my car shifts that well. Like I've read, turn it 2 cranks and its perfect! I did 3 and it was too harsh, two is perfect

[19Cutlass94]

[RangeStang]

That is the same exact thing my lumina does. I adjusted the TV dentent cable it helped a little but not much I bet that is what is wrong with mine. Thanks

[ns87]

no prb. its a world of difference I swear. Just take off the air box and its right below. Took less than 5 min. Try to get the adjustable one though. My first replacement wasn't, and this adjustable one is 100X better!

[RangeStang]

If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for the adjustable one?

[pwmin]

i wish i knew about these when i had my 96