is my trans dying ?

[powerwagon05]

finally my car showed up today, took it out for a ride trans is shifting real hard even on easy take off. then when i let off it feels like it is lost and hunting for the right gear,kindda like a stick car in high gear and going really slow it jerks as it slows down, its a totally stock 87 gn 45k miles any help would be appreciated. oh yea sorry bout the spelling not my stong suit! thanks in advance for your time. David

 

[SSedan64]

Sounds like a TCC/TorqueConverterClutch Solenoid problem. Solenoid sticking, lockup clutch.

 

[GrandMaster87]

agree with SSedan64 sound like a TCC solenoid locking up. Have someone scan the TCC should be able to disconnect the solenoid ,should confirm problem.Good Luck

 

[powerwagon05]

if that is the problem, what will i need to do to fix it, is this a big buck fix or ?

 

[SSedan64]

if that is the problem, what will i need to do to fix it, is this a big buck fix or ?

It's a cheap item. Solenoid is located inside trans pan in bottom of pump. The universal solenoids are cheaper than the OEM GM ones. Here's a few, but should be able to get at part stores & Vendors on this site also>
200-4R Switches & solenoids: Bulkpart transmission parts

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/transmission-talk/260404-lockup-solenoid-tutorial.html

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/transmission-talk/221061-few-lockup-wiring-q-s.html

 

[powerwagon05]

:biggrin: thank you for the info .

 

[GSTOY]

GM or AC/Delco PN for the TCC solonoid for a 87 GN with Trans code BR-F. It is a 8639900