1991 3.1l firebird clunking and jerking
02-09-2013, 03:12 PM
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1991 3.1l firebird clunking and jerking
Hi forums,
I have a 1991 3.1l v6 firebird. I have noticed that it begins to clunk and jerk when i try to accelerate from coasting at 90-100km/h(around 60mi/h). When im coasting at around 60mi/h the car is fine, but as soon as i give it a little gas the car jerks hard and makes a clunking noise in the rear. During this rough period the car does not accelerate, and continues to jerk until i take my foot off the gas. Also, i am not slamming on the gas to accelerate, i am lightly pressing down on it.
Any and all help is much appreciated.
Thanks!
I have a 1991 3.1l v6 firebird. I have noticed that it begins to clunk and jerk when i try to accelerate from coasting at 90-100km/h(around 60mi/h). When im coasting at around 60mi/h the car is fine, but as soon as i give it a little gas the car jerks hard and makes a clunking noise in the rear. During this rough period the car does not accelerate, and continues to jerk until i take my foot off the gas. Also, i am not slamming on the gas to accelerate, i am lightly pressing down on it.
Any and all help is much appreciated.
Thanks!
03-27-2013, 05:24 AM
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Car: 1991 Chevy Camaro RS
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Re: 1991 3.1l firebird clunking and jerking
Hi forums,
I have a 1991 3.1l v6 firebird. I have noticed that it begins to clunk and jerk when i try to accelerate from coasting at 90-100km/h(around 60mi/h). When im coasting at around 60mi/h the car is fine, but as soon as i give it a little gas the car jerks hard and makes a clunking noise in the rear. During this rough period the car does not accelerate, and continues to jerk until i take my foot off the gas. Also, i am not slamming on the gas to accelerate, i am lightly pressing down on it.
Any and all help is much appreciated.
Thanks!
I have a 1991 3.1l v6 firebird. I have noticed that it begins to clunk and jerk when i try to accelerate from coasting at 90-100km/h(around 60mi/h). When im coasting at around 60mi/h the car is fine, but as soon as i give it a little gas the car jerks hard and makes a clunking noise in the rear. During this rough period the car does not accelerate, and continues to jerk until i take my foot off the gas. Also, i am not slamming on the gas to accelerate, i am lightly pressing down on it.
Any and all help is much appreciated.
Thanks!
03-27-2013, 05:34 AM
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Re: 1991 3.1l firebird clunking and jerking
There are rumors that this is due to torque converter clutch aging and gets worse over time.
I had the same issue, but sold the car before I had the time to look into it deeper.
It's just when you push the pedal down ever so slightly, right?
Could also be a maladjusted TPS. Check that first.
I had the same issue, but sold the car before I had the time to look into it deeper.
It's just when you push the pedal down ever so slightly, right?
Could also be a maladjusted TPS. Check that first.
04-02-2013, 06:28 AM
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Car: 1991 camaro rs
Engine: 3.1 - looking to upgrade to 3400 hy
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: Stock? Lol
Well i'm having the same problem with my 91 camaro 3.1. Our tps is non adjustable. I was leaning towards torque converter just reading the symptoms
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