After looking at everything the final conclusion is the torque converter. Confirmed this problem by a load test using a dyno. Also another issue that came up this weekend that is related to the problem is midway between cold and warm the car shifts slighty harder than normal, during this harder shif...

Currently the cars lag caused from the drop of RPM is constant anytime I take off off from a dead stop. I have ordered a new fuel filter already figure it needs to be replaced anyway. This weekend the plan is to check for vacuum leaks and check the fuel presser. If those check out to be good, Iam go...

Quote, originally posted by djkeev »I was raised in the carb era and also bemoaned their departure from the motoring world. Now that the years have slipped by and I've seen first hand the superiority of the fuel injection system coupled with computers and coil less / wire less ignition systems, I'd...

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »I'm not sure...but I've never heard of any non-dealer place here pulling codes like that.We don't have "Auto Zone". We have Checker and Napa. Can't hurt to call and ask though. Here in hawaii there is no place that will pull codes anymore. C...

I am kinda superstitious when it comes to fuel filters so i am gonna change it every 60. I have already figured out what it takes to replace it seems like it wont be too bad. At least you can access it from under the rear seat. In the end I miss carbs, everything was so simple no computers. Also wil...

Thanks for the advice everyone. so far i am currently trying to track down the best place for a fuel filter. Hard to find one here in hawaii. I upgraded the plugs from NGK to Bosch Platinum 2, the plugs were an attempt to fix the problem. The new plugs helped a small amount and increased the gas mil...

I have a 2005 Pontiac base auto w/ 60k. Every once in a while the vehicle will not start on first attempt and once it does it has a rough/low idle. When i press the gas the rpms actually drop 50 to 75 before picking up causing a half second hesitation. When i turn on the AC the problem is worst. No ...