Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 10:36:28 +0100 From: ffflick <bollocksnospamcom> Subject: Re: Possible Tranny problem
On 14 Jul 2004 12:18:32 -0700, craignospamonet.com (Craig Christian) wrote: >Hi, > > >Wife has a 2000 9-3 automatic 2.0l with 45000 miles on it. The >transmission seems to be slipping when taking off from a stand still. >There is a jolt about 1 second after the engine starts to wind up. > >I found a suggestion after doing a search in this newsgroup, I will >check the fluid level tonight. I just had it serviced at 30k, so I >can't imagine that being the problem. Any other things I can do so I >don't have to pay $195.00 to the SAAB "experts" to troubleshoot it? > >Out of 3 GM vehicles I've had, (if the tranny is going out), this will >make the 3rd tranny I've had to replace. Goddamn GM products. > > >Craig C. Does it get worse when the car has been in traffic (i.e. hot) for a while? I had a 1990 9000i and needed two transmission overhauls. I think that the boxes are particularly vulnerable to accelerated wear due to overheating. Mailto: agentmailnospam.demon - dot - co dot- uk