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·Hello everyone...newbie Eric here in SoCal. Just bought a 1993 Plymouth Acclaim with 85K. 2.5L 4cyl. 3 Speed Auto. Clean car and engine runs great but has transmission related problem. The seller was honest about the problem and sold me the car for only $500. Maybe you guys can help me figure it out or educate me enough so I don't get overcharged at a garage.
Transmission was slow to engage in gear and had trouble going into 3rd. I drove it home from the sellers home...about 8 miles. Then added some Lucas Transmission fix and headed for Walmart. Drove about 1.5 miles and car lost all power even though the engine was still running. It made no noises, clunks, bangs or booms just lost power so I drifted to the side of the road, put the hazard lights on and called AAA to tow her back to my place. I start her every day but no gear will engage except that I can feel it try to when put into reverse.
Any ideas? Thank you!
P.S. I once owned a used 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp with a slant 6 and she lasted me 12 years with minimal repairs...just regular maintenance. Hope to get some life out of this little Acclaim.
Best Regards,
Eric
Transmission was slow to engage in gear and had trouble going into 3rd. I drove it home from the sellers home...about 8 miles. Then added some Lucas Transmission fix and headed for Walmart. Drove about 1.5 miles and car lost all power even though the engine was still running. It made no noises, clunks, bangs or booms just lost power so I drifted to the side of the road, put the hazard lights on and called AAA to tow her back to my place. I start her every day but no gear will engage except that I can feel it try to when put into reverse.
Any ideas? Thank you!
P.S. I once owned a used 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp with a slant 6 and she lasted me 12 years with minimal repairs...just regular maintenance. Hope to get some life out of this little Acclaim.
Best Regards,
Eric