Please HELP!!!!

[S13Chic]

I know this is NICO , but while my s13 doesn't run i'm driving a '97 Cavalier (p.o.s.) and I need help quick. Anyways... i was driving home not too long ago and when i let off the gas going lets say, 60 or so, the speed drops really fast like it's still in 2nd gear. Does is sound like my transmission is screwed up?

[SmithSR]

Is the parking brake stuck on, and yes, if it's an auto transmission, it's probably doing the Darwinian two-step

[Mr1der]

man, I hate it when I leave the parking brake on and not notice...

well, on the T bird it's pretty easy being as it has no real effect on stopping the car....I gotta get in there and tighten it...

[S13Chic]

Is the parking brake stuck on, and yes, if it's an auto transmission, it's probably doing the Darwinian two-step

Nope... I've checked the parking brake already. I drove it this morning and sometimes it will shift fine and sometimes it will stay in 2nd gear.

[Mr1der]

sounds like you've got a fine excuse for a manual swap then...

sorry about your luck.

[S13Chic]

Actually sounds like a damn good excuse to get an engine for my 240!!!!! Right guys????

[MinisterofDOOM]

Damn straight!

[The Mic]

how were you driving it w/o an engine?

edit: and yeah, sounds like your transmission might playing tricks on you.

[Mr1der]

I'm assuming an ellaborate system of hamsters and rubber bands...

perhaps your short hair went out on it?

[gabossie]

my s13 doesn't run i'm driving a '97 Cavalier (p.o.s.)

[navysnail]

its possible that a caliper may be siezed, look at al lthe brakes after driving it and see if any of them smell funny or are smoking

[[Zero-S]]

its possible that a caliper may be siezed, look at al lthe brakes after driving it and see if any of them smell funny or are smoking

Nope... I've checked the parking brake already. I drove it this morning and sometimes it will shift fine and sometimes it will stay in 2nd gear.

Sounds like a transmission problem to me, 240kid

[navysnail]

lol, yeah, i does, i was just kinda thinking out loud but now that i think about it, it doesnt make sence

when the speed starts dropping off, how long does it drop off fast

[S13Chic]

how were you driving it w/o an engine?

I haven't driven the 240 in over a year. I've been driving the cavalier.

240kid - It drops until it gets to zero m.p.h.

[SeVa-S13]

lol, yeah, i does, i was just kinda thinking out loud but now that i think about it, it doesnt make sence

Actually, it makes plenty of sense. Calipers/Drums stick fairly often (just happened to my uncle 3 days ago) and while if it's a front, you'll feel a definite pull, a lesser sticking of a rear brake might not be so tell-tale to someone who isn't suspecting it.

[w1ngzer0]

help this chickie out.

[Mr1der]

um...

best advice I can give you is to never buy a front drive GM auto. ever.

I'd get the 240 running. It'll be cheaper then fixing the turd.

[S13Chic]

um...

best advice I can give you is to never buy a front drive GM auto. ever.

I'd get the 240 running. It'll be cheaper then fixing the turd.

Oh I'm gonna get the 240 running as soon as I pay off some bills that I have. Then it's time for an engine!!! woooo hooo!!!!

[The Mic]

ohhh. see i got that you just mentioned the cavalier as your temp and your s13 got busted recently. so i skimmed, big deal.

[S13Chic]

ohhh. see i got that you just mentioned the cavalier as your temp and your s13 got busted recently. so i skimmed, big deal.

Nah man it's not a big deal. You just misunderstood. It's all gravy train!!!

[Nathan]

Lady...you have bad luck! If you get broken down on the side of the road in that car or something, give me a call. Same goes for when you put a new motor in the 240

[S13Chic]

Lady...you have bad luck! If you get broken down on the side of the road in that car or something, give me a call. Same goes for when you put a new motor in the 240

Yeah I do have bad luck with cars. But it's not really my fault that these cars are bad. It's the previous owners. Aww you're sooo sweet for offering to come get me if I need someone to. Oh yeah I will definately need some help with the engine, cuz I don't wanna take it to someone. I wanna do it myself so I can learn.

[navysnail]

so did you ever get it fixed

the reason i sway away from the caliper is that you said it sometimes stays in second, so that means the transmission isnt shifting

[S13Chic]

yeah... i strongly believe it's the transmission.

[UncleBen]

I'm in an automatic transmission class right now and it sounds like the band is tightened too much or something. For some reason it isn't getting out of 2nd gear.

First thing is first, CHECK THE transmission FLUID. Make sure its ok and then go from there.

[[Zero-S]]

Yeah I do have bad luck with cars. But it's not really my fault that these cars are bad. It's the previous owners. Aww you're sooo sweet for offering to come get me if I need someone to. Oh yeah I will definately need some help with the engine, cuz I don't wanna take it to someone. I wanna do it myself so I can learn.

Why oh why can't I meet someone like you up here. I have so much I'd like to teach the girls I date, but ugh...its all omg look at that civic, omg I love that exhaust, wow neons, omg that kit is pretty.

[S13Chic]

They're out there I promise. Find the Daddy's girls. Well that is why I love cars so much. I remember going outside with my dad anytime he would work on the cars. To this day I still do that. That's where I learn everything. That and reading those confusing Chilton's!!
Modified by S13Chic at 5:31 PM 10/20/2004