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Code 551

I'll try to make this short. 93 ATX. Have code 551. Car stalls (at operating temp) while stopped in drive or reverse. Will re-start no problem. Mushy shifts, for lack of better description. IMRC solenoid appears to be fine because the actuators/butterfly valves close like they should on start...
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- Nov 13, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Gen 1 & 2 - Engine, Exhaust, Drive Line & AC syste
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Clunking from rear strut?

Thanks to all of you for your input. As soon as I can I will pull her in the garage and take a good look at the strut mount. Anything done this job before and have any input for me to make it go easier? Dave from Puyallup, Washington.
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- Post #7
- Apr 17, 2011
- Forum: Gen 1 & 2 - Suspension, Brakes & Body
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Clunking from rear strut?

Thanks Dan. Good info. At this time I am not ready to dump a bunch of money into the car. It is for my 15 year old son who will get his license in July. The clunk appears when hitting bumps only. It will be a few weeks before I can get it in the garage and take a good look underneath. The...
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- Post #3
- Apr 16, 2011
- Forum: Gen 1 & 2 - Suspension, Brakes & Body
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Clunking from rear strut?

On my 93 ATX I am getting a very annoying clunk sound from the rear of the car. I suspect it is from the rear strut. I know I have seen a thread on this issue but can't seem to find it now. Any body have some input for me?
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- Apr 16, 2011
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Gen 1 & 2 - Suspension, Brakes & Body
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Help?? 93 ATX Trans troubles.

Thanks! Well, I got it plugged in. I had to remove the exhaust manifold. Is the manifold gasket re-usable? Know a good place to to get just that gasket if needed?
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- Post #7
- Dec 20, 2009
- Forum: Gen 1 & 2 - Engine, Exhaust, Drive Line & AC syste
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Help?? 93 ATX Trans troubles.

Thanks. Yes it is the VSS, not plugged in. What a drag. Oh well, at least now I know where I screwed up.
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- Post #5
- Dec 8, 2009
- Forum: Gen 1 & 2 - Engine, Exhaust, Drive Line & AC syste
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Help?? 93 ATX Trans troubles.

Hey All. First post. Long story short, I did engine/trans swap from one 93 ATX, which I have owned for about 7 years, to another. Both engine and trans worked just fine before swap. Have car running now but trans acting up. Hard down shift upon slow down, appears also overdrive not working...
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- Dec 4, 2009
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Gen 1 & 2 - Engine, Exhaust, Drive Line & AC syste