1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 171000 Mile Original Drive Train Overhaul

1996 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
171,000 MILES
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DEBLEVEY
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171000 mile original drive train, no overhaul. Transmission problems, sluggish to engage from standstill or at low speeds. Once 2000 rpm is reached, no problems. We know there is a vacuum leak, and o2 sensors need to be replaced.
Jan 30, 2013 at 1:55 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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sounds like the trans is on its way out.

change oil and filter in trans and see what happens.

Roy
Jan 30, 2013 at 2:00 AM
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