O.K.....so I got rid of that last problem by replacing my muffler only to have my transmission start acting up now. I have a '93 Si automatic and for the past day or 2 it does not want to shift out of 1st or 2nd gear (not sure if it skips between the 2.)
It takes a block or 2 before it finally upshifts through all the gears but not before making a quick grinding sound. Sounds kinda like when someone with a 5 speed puts it into the wrong gear for a split second. Then after that it drives perfectly fine and shifts without any problems...until it sits undriven for like 8 hours at work or overnight and does it all over again.
I suspected maybe I wasn't letting it warm up enough so the past 2 times I waited until the car was in normal operating temperature and it did make a difference. Instead of taking a few blocks of driving to get it to upshift it immediately upshifted but still made that quick grinding sound the first time it engaged 3rd gear. After that it drives fine and shifts fine and no grinding. Just that initial grind then nothing. The fluid level is full and a light pinkish color.
I wanted to ask you guys first before taking it to anyone cause I know Geo is THE MAN when it comes to Del Sol's. Any suggestions on where to get it checked out at? I want to make sure it gets taken care of properly but I have been burned by so many shops that flat out lie and tell you that you need repairs or have replaced parts that were unecessary.
I'm also gonna do a little research and see if there are any better automatic transmissions from other Honda's/Acura's that might bolt right up to the D16z6 motor. I figure if it ends up needing replacing then why not swap in a better one that might give better performance.
Thanks for any info. Also any ideas on what I should expect to pay....worst case cenario?
I don't want to have to show up at the next meet driving my old Ford Tempo [img]graemlins/cry_smile.gif[/img]
