Re: loss of power, need help

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Wed Sep 05 2001 - 19:41:22 EDT


At 07:28 PM 9/4/01 -0700, you wrote:
>Been having this problem for quite awhile and I have no idea what is causing
>it. Right after shifting into 2nd gear there is a big lose in power, almost
>as if someone is hitting the brakes, this lasts about 2 seconds and then it
>picks back up right where it left off and continues into 3rd gear.
>To add to the above, this is a 98 with the 5.2, 4X4, automatic tranny. This
>problem pops up more than 50% of the time and is completely random, no
>pattern to it at all. Jason

Jason

Try keeping your eye on the tach during and after the 1-2 shift to see what
happens to the revs. It may give some clues as to whether there's excessive
slippage or something.

Bob Tom Burlington, Ont., Canada
'97 Dakota Sport, 4x2, CC, Flame red, 5.2L, auto., 3.92SG



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