> -----Original Message-----
> Hello,
>
> I have a 92 Dakota 318 v-8 w/46rh auto transmission
> w/overdrive.
>
> Problem: At random times (it seems to happen w/engine
> cold or normal op temp) when i accelerate, the engine
> winds up, high revs to @3k rpm or so, but the truck
> barely moves, at least not in relation to the noisy
> revs. When I try to accelerate harder, the truck just
> doesn't have any real power. Then the
> engine/transmission seems to "loosen", the revs drop
> then rise as the truck accelerates normally, like it
> should.
<snip>
> Will in the sticks...
Before jumping to something expensive like the torque converter, I'd check
the fluid level. If it's ok I'd then consider changing the fluid and
filter and adjusting the bands to see if that fixes it. The band
adjustments require some special tools or creativity so might best be left
to an expert. For that I'd trust my local 5 star over the corner
transmission shop cause they almost always will tell you there's a *serious*
problem. :-) I think the dealers will do a fluid/filter/band adjustment
for around $100 (someone correct this if I'm wrong. Been many years since
I've paid for that service) If all that fails to solve the problem then
you're probably going to spend some real money. :-(
RayB
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