lilgrasshopper@gmail.com

A ha! Eureka! I have a straight 6. Oh well, for some reason, I think I
should know these information, being a man and all.

I'll keep you guys in the loop as to what is going on.

Thanks,

John.

Jeff DeWitt wrote:
> If the cylinders are all in a row it's a straight six, if the engine has
> three on each side it's a V6 (or if it looks like a V8 missing a couple
> of cylinders).
>
> Something like this...
>
> Straight six - oooooo
>
> V6 - ooo
> ooo
>
> V8 - oooo
> oooo
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hi:
> >
> > Then I have a straight 6. What is that/ I know dumb question...
> >
> > I wil ask him to flush the transmission and see if it helps.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > -John
> >
> > Jeff Strickland wrote:
> >
> >><lilgrasshopper@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >>news:1149974557.896792.218350@i40g2000cwc.google groups.com...
> >>
> >>>Hi all:
> >>>
> >>>Veheicle: Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 1995 "Straight V6"
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>There is no such thing as a "straight V6". You EITHER have a straight 6 or a
> >>V6.
> >>
> >>HINT
> >>It is not a V6.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>Symtoms: I am driving and stopping at a red light, when the light turns
> >>>green, I step
> >>> on the gas, the engine would revs to between 3-4000 RPM
> >>>for about 5 seconds
> >>> and the car would lurch and act normally.
> >>>
> >>>The Firestone guy: Says that it is having problem shifting to third and
> >>>it's hard shifting.
> >>> He called his "buddy" but would not get
> >>>him. He said the "Torque
> >>> converter" is going bad. I also might need
> >>>some trans work.
> >>>
> >>>Any advice?
> >>>
> >>>-J.
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>1 -- you need another shop.
> >>
> >>2 -- you probably need to add fluid --at the very least -- or replace the
> >>fluid you have (which is my advice).
> >>
> >>I think your first course of action is to get your trans flushed out. I had
> >>a transmission flush not long ago, the cost was $70, and it solved lots of
> >>problems I was having.
> >
> >

lilgrasshopper@gmail.com

A ha! Eureka! I have a straight 6. Oh well, for some reason, I think I
should know these information, being a man and all.

I'll keep you guys in the loop as to what is going on.

Thanks,

John.

Jeff DeWitt wrote:
> If the cylinders are all in a row it's a straight six, if the engine has
> three on each side it's a V6 (or if it looks like a V8 missing a couple
> of cylinders).
>
> Something like this...
>
> Straight six - oooooo
>
> V6 - ooo
> ooo
>
> V8 - oooo
> oooo
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hi:
> >
> > Then I have a straight 6. What is that/ I know dumb question...
> >
> > I wil ask him to flush the transmission and see if it helps.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > -John
> >
> > Jeff Strickland wrote:
> >
> >><lilgrasshopper@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >>news:1149974557.896792.218350@i40g2000cwc.google groups.com...
> >>
> >>>Hi all:
> >>>
> >>>Veheicle: Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 1995 "Straight V6"
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>There is no such thing as a "straight V6". You EITHER have a straight 6 or a
> >>V6.
> >>
> >>HINT
> >>It is not a V6.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>Symtoms: I am driving and stopping at a red light, when the light turns
> >>>green, I step
> >>> on the gas, the engine would revs to between 3-4000 RPM
> >>>for about 5 seconds
> >>> and the car would lurch and act normally.
> >>>
> >>>The Firestone guy: Says that it is having problem shifting to third and
> >>>it's hard shifting.
> >>> He called his "buddy" but would not get
> >>>him. He said the "Torque
> >>> converter" is going bad. I also might need
> >>>some trans work.
> >>>
> >>>Any advice?
> >>>
> >>>-J.
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>1 -- you need another shop.
> >>
> >>2 -- you probably need to add fluid --at the very least -- or replace the
> >>fluid you have (which is my advice).
> >>
> >>I think your first course of action is to get your trans flushed out. I had
> >>a transmission flush not long ago, the cost was $70, and it solved lots of
> >>problems I was having.
> >
> >

Earle Horton

They used to put these drain holes in the bottom of the front of the torque
converter, i.e. facing towards the front of the vehicle. Some vehicles had
an access hole inspection plate where you could get at the plug too. You
want to make sure that you don't hit one of the turbine or stator vanes when
drilling the hole. Also, it will for sure void any warranty you might have
on the part.

Earle

"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:uOWdnVhD7frFbxHZnZ2dnUVZ_oednZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Sounds like a great excuse to buy one of those right-angle adapters for a
> drill.
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:Ib%ig.52819$9c6.40360@dukeread11...
> > Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> >
> >> I also have seen folks open the inspection plate and drill a hole into
> >> the bottom of the TC. They then threaded it for a plug.
> >
> > I can see the point in that. Especially if your going to get the
> > transmission
> > wet frequently. Any bits of metal left over from drilling would be my
> > worry.
> > Guess they flush out easily enough when all the ATF fluid drains all
over.
> > :)
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
>
>



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Earle Horton

They used to put these drain holes in the bottom of the front of the torque
converter, i.e. facing towards the front of the vehicle. Some vehicles had
an access hole inspection plate where you could get at the plug too. You
want to make sure that you don't hit one of the turbine or stator vanes when
drilling the hole. Also, it will for sure void any warranty you might have
on the part.

Earle

"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:uOWdnVhD7frFbxHZnZ2dnUVZ_oednZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Sounds like a great excuse to buy one of those right-angle adapters for a
> drill.
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:Ib%ig.52819$9c6.40360@dukeread11...
> > Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> >
> >> I also have seen folks open the inspection plate and drill a hole into
> >> the bottom of the TC. They then threaded it for a plug.
> >
> > I can see the point in that. Especially if your going to get the
> > transmission
> > wet frequently. Any bits of metal left over from drilling would be my
> > worry.
> > Guess they flush out easily enough when all the ATF fluid drains all
over.
> > :)
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
>
>



--
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Earle Horton

They used to put these drain holes in the bottom of the front of the torque
converter, i.e. facing towards the front of the vehicle. Some vehicles had
an access hole inspection plate where you could get at the plug too. You
want to make sure that you don't hit one of the turbine or stator vanes when
drilling the hole. Also, it will for sure void any warranty you might have
on the part.

Earle

"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:uOWdnVhD7frFbxHZnZ2dnUVZ_oednZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Sounds like a great excuse to buy one of those right-angle adapters for a
> drill.
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:Ib%ig.52819$9c6.40360@dukeread11...
> > Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> >
> >> I also have seen folks open the inspection plate and drill a hole into
> >> the bottom of the TC. They then threaded it for a plug.
> >
> > I can see the point in that. Especially if your going to get the
> > transmission
> > wet frequently. Any bits of metal left over from drilling would be my
> > worry.
> > Guess they flush out easily enough when all the ATF fluid drains all
over.
> > :)
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
>
>



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lilgrasshopper@gmail.com

A friend of mine said to try "Lucas Slip Stop" has anyone heard of it?

Thanks,

-John


Earle Horton wrote:
> They used to put these drain holes in the bottom of the front of the torque
> converter, i.e. facing towards the front of the vehicle. Some vehicles had
> an access hole inspection plate where you could get at the plug too. You
> want to make sure that you don't hit one of the turbine or stator vanes when
> drilling the hole. Also, it will for sure void any warranty you might have
> on the part.
>
> Earle
>
> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> news:uOWdnVhD7frFbxHZnZ2dnUVZ_oednZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> > Sounds like a great excuse to buy one of those right-angle adapters for a
> > drill.
> >
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > news:Ib%ig.52819$9c6.40360@dukeread11...
> > > Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> > >
> > >> I also have seen folks open the inspection plate and drill a hole into
> > >> the bottom of the TC. They then threaded it for a plug.
> > >
> > > I can see the point in that. Especially if your going to get the
> > > transmission
> > > wet frequently. Any bits of metal left over from drilling would be my
> > > worry.
> > > Guess they flush out easily enough when all the ATF fluid drains all
> over.
> > > :)
> > >
> > > --
> > > DougW
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

lilgrasshopper@gmail.com

A friend of mine said to try "Lucas Slip Stop" has anyone heard of it?

Thanks,

-John


Earle Horton wrote:
> They used to put these drain holes in the bottom of the front of the torque
> converter, i.e. facing towards the front of the vehicle. Some vehicles had
> an access hole inspection plate where you could get at the plug too. You
> want to make sure that you don't hit one of the turbine or stator vanes when
> drilling the hole. Also, it will for sure void any warranty you might have
> on the part.
>
> Earle
>
> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> news:uOWdnVhD7frFbxHZnZ2dnUVZ_oednZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> > Sounds like a great excuse to buy one of those right-angle adapters for a
> > drill.
> >
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > news:Ib%ig.52819$9c6.40360@dukeread11...
> > > Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> > >
> > >> I also have seen folks open the inspection plate and drill a hole into
> > >> the bottom of the TC. They then threaded it for a plug.
> > >
> > > I can see the point in that. Especially if your going to get the
> > > transmission
> > > wet frequently. Any bits of metal left over from drilling would be my
> > > worry.
> > > Guess they flush out easily enough when all the ATF fluid drains all
> over.
> > > :)
> > >
> > > --
> > > DougW
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

lilgrasshopper@gmail.com

A friend of mine said to try "Lucas Slip Stop" has anyone heard of it?

Thanks,

-John


Earle Horton wrote:
> They used to put these drain holes in the bottom of the front of the torque
> converter, i.e. facing towards the front of the vehicle. Some vehicles had
> an access hole inspection plate where you could get at the plug too. You
> want to make sure that you don't hit one of the turbine or stator vanes when
> drilling the hole. Also, it will for sure void any warranty you might have
> on the part.
>
> Earle
>
> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> news:uOWdnVhD7frFbxHZnZ2dnUVZ_oednZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> > Sounds like a great excuse to buy one of those right-angle adapters for a
> > drill.
> >
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > news:Ib%ig.52819$9c6.40360@dukeread11...
> > > Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> > >
> > >> I also have seen folks open the inspection plate and drill a hole into
> > >> the bottom of the TC. They then threaded it for a plug.
> > >
> > > I can see the point in that. Especially if your going to get the
> > > transmission
> > > wet frequently. Any bits of metal left over from drilling would be my
> > > worry.
> > > Guess they flush out easily enough when all the ATF fluid drains all
> over.
> > > :)
> > >
> > > --
> > > DougW
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

Mike Romain

If you do have water in the fluid, the lucas slip stop will just help
destroy the transmission while you drive it to see if it has effect.

You 'really' need to do your own visual on the fluid. It's easy, just
pull the dipstick out and see what the stuff looks like. If it is brown
and smells like burnt toast, you are in for a rebuild. If it's foamy
and clear it's too full and the foam will kill the unit because air
bubbles don't lubricate. If it looks like a milkshake it has water and
needs to be drained and replaced. Twice likely to get all the water
out.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
>
> A friend of mine said to try "Lucas Slip Stop" has anyone heard of it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -John
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> > They used to put these drain holes in the bottom of the front of the torque
> > converter, i.e. facing towards the front of the vehicle. Some vehicles had
> > an access hole inspection plate where you could get at the plug too. You
> > want to make sure that you don't hit one of the turbine or stator vanes when
> > drilling the hole. Also, it will for sure void any warranty you might have
> > on the part.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> > news:uOWdnVhD7frFbxHZnZ2dnUVZ_oednZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> > > Sounds like a great excuse to buy one of those right-angle adapters for a
> > > drill.
> > >
> > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > > news:Ib%ig.52819$9c6.40360@dukeread11...
> > > > Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> > > >
> > > >> I also have seen folks open the inspection plate and drill a hole into
> > > >> the bottom of the TC. They then threaded it for a plug.
> > > >
> > > > I can see the point in that. Especially if your going to get the
> > > > transmission
> > > > wet frequently. Any bits of metal left over from drilling would be my
> > > > worry.
> > > > Guess they flush out easily enough when all the ATF fluid drains all
> > over.
> > > > :)
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > DougW
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

Mike Romain

If you do have water in the fluid, the lucas slip stop will just help
destroy the transmission while you drive it to see if it has effect.

You 'really' need to do your own visual on the fluid. It's easy, just
pull the dipstick out and see what the stuff looks like. If it is brown
and smells like burnt toast, you are in for a rebuild. If it's foamy
and clear it's too full and the foam will kill the unit because air
bubbles don't lubricate. If it looks like a milkshake it has water and
needs to be drained and replaced. Twice likely to get all the water
out.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


lilgrasshopper@gmail.com wrote:
>
> A friend of mine said to try "Lucas Slip Stop" has anyone heard of it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -John
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> > They used to put these drain holes in the bottom of the front of the torque
> > converter, i.e. facing towards the front of the vehicle. Some vehicles had
> > an access hole inspection plate where you could get at the plug too. You
> > want to make sure that you don't hit one of the turbine or stator vanes when
> > drilling the hole. Also, it will for sure void any warranty you might have
> > on the part.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> > news:uOWdnVhD7frFbxHZnZ2dnUVZ_oednZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> > > Sounds like a great excuse to buy one of those right-angle adapters for a
> > > drill.
> > >
> > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > > news:Ib%ig.52819$9c6.40360@dukeread11...
> > > > Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> > > >
> > > >> I also have seen folks open the inspection plate and drill a hole into
> > > >> the bottom of the TC. They then threaded it for a plug.
> > > >
> > > > I can see the point in that. Especially if your going to get the
> > > > transmission
> > > > wet frequently. Any bits of metal left over from drilling would be my
> > > > worry.
> > > > Guess they flush out easily enough when all the ATF fluid drains all
> > over.
> > > > :)
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > DougW
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com