Re: '97 Automatic problems Attn: Stacy Clark

From: Michael Meyerhoff (mmeye@umr.edu)
Date: Mon Jun 02 1997 - 00:15:46 EDT


At 07:14 am 6/1/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Stacy,
>
>The red gear indicator (dash) isn't loose on mine but it doesn't seem to be
>in the right place. When the indicator is centered on "D" the shift lever
>has already started down to the "2" position. It will snap back the first
>bump I hit. Think it needs a linkage adjustment.
>
>Also, I have not been happy with the sift pattern. Shifted OK at wide-open
>Throttle but partial throttle shifts have been very poor and erratic.
>Taking the Dak to the transmission shop Monday night. Having the fluid
>and filter changed, and new electronic valve body (shift kit) and a large
>Hayden Cooler installed. This should make it shift how I want it too.
>
>If any folks who have a '97 automatic and are interested in this modification
>I will try to get the part numbers involved and the prices. The cost
>estimate
>for me was about $450.
>
>David R.
>Sterling Heights
>Michigan
>
On my 92 anyway the actual red indicator slides on the moving part so you
can realign it just by pushing it to the correct position while in park.
>

            
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