Thanks for the tips. As far as the tranny I changed the fluids about 2 years
ago for the hell of it and it ran fine . I would rather not have to upgrade
the tranny but "me fears it is in my future" : ) . Joe
"ssome" wrote in message
> i'm told that this is not the best xmission. and that they can be
> upgraded.
>
> ssome
>
> "joevett" wrote in message
>
>> Maybe someone can help me with this.
>> While highway driving and hitting it to pass/accelerate "sometimes" I
>> get a hesitation and a grinding noise like the gears are not grabbing.
>> I
>> let go of the gas , accelerate again and it clears up. This only happens
> at
>> speeds over 40-50 MPH. I have an automatic '86 which otherwise
>> changes
>> gears fine. I'd appreciate any help in this regard.
>> Joe
>>
>>
>
> >> Stay informed about: '86 hesitation