Oh no...tranny woes

[Chopper]

You mean a tranny swap isn't called for??? Doggonit, I need another one, just so I have one to work on

[Joe_Black]

I've got a couple of Fiat 5-speeds with bad synchros you can tinker with.

[VehiGAZ]

Leave your tranny alone, Chopper... I'm pretty sure that's just the lock-up torque converter locking up after shifts. It will actually do that when shifting into 2, 3, and 4, although you have to be fairly light on the gas to notice it in the lower gears. Mine varies in its behavior depending on load and outside temps, but it's normal operation. Someone last year posted a tongue-in-cheek thread claiming to really have 7 gears.

If you want to tinker with something, come on up to CT for a few days and we can rebuild the engine on the GT. :-)

[driver3]

Reset your computer.. due to your new exhaust, the transmission/computer and all that are learning the new power pattern and shift patterns... so if you reset the computer, it will start from scratch...

[eclipse115]

Just a quick note- Watch for aftermarket mods voiding your warranty. Even a simple muffler upgrade could give them cause to void it completely if the dealer didn't install it.

Just check the fine print

[Chopper]

Naaa... no void problems. I used to work there, and still fish with the owner. Yes, I pretty much "feather foot" the VX, and yes, it sometimes feels(sounds) like I have a six speed tranny. It's a relief to know it's a weird algorythm, not a mechanical issue. I guess the 55gal. drum of a muffler, covered the odd shift patterrn pretty well. I'll do a flush and fill, with a filter change, tomorrow...like I said, it's due anyway. Thanks all.

[Chopper]

Fiat synchros......AAAARRRRGGH!! Next you'll want your Webbers balanced, or that first-gen GM fuel injection to work. I'd sooner resurect my mom's old Citroen SM. YOU, are a masochist!