Resistance on peddle is inconsistant

I have the same question. Aside from dropping the transaxle, drilling holes in the plate behind the transaxle may be the best approach. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxV7grseBtA

I also have a bad shock/dampener on the forward/reverse actuator. Verified by removing the bottom clip and moving the shock rod up and down. It had no resistance and there was evidence of oil loss. Failure of the shock causes abrupt lurching during stopping unless you're very cautious with the forward reverse peddles.

I plan to tackle both jobs this weekend and I'm hoping that I can drill holes to get access to both oil fill plugs and the top of the shock.

Your resistance motor can be bad, the magnets are full expanded and stopping the forward movement.. You need a crank remover to take the body covers off to inspect the resistance motor.

possibly low on fluid.that would be first to check

yea happen to me 91 accord it does that since you have to let it warm up

can you discribe the lurching in more detail ie is it when you come to a halt, pulling away or when it changes gear ?

Put the car in first and start it up. If the car want's to lurch forward then the clutch is working but not disengaging. Look toward the slave/master cylinders or even the pedal itself. Pontiac used aluminum clutch pedals and they bend over time, hitting the floor before giving you the full length of travel. This causes the clutch to not disengage. 50 bucks at Fierostore.com.

If the car doesn't lurch or the RPM's go up while in gear and clutch out, but the car doesn't go any faster then the clutch is slipping and needs to be replaced.

Good luck,

Rebel Faggioli

The below are improvements over the years. One thing to remember that a HUGE % of the energy the rider puts into moving forward is used to overcome wind resistance.

In terms of motion....

Lighter overall. Lighter bikes overall, lighter wheels - easier to spin up and keep rolling.

More efficent bearings all around/ wheels cranks, etc.

Better design of frames/bars, etc. Positions the rider better on the bike to convert his energy into forward motion Also - better positions the rider on the bike to cut the wind better - lower rider resistance.

better tires, skinner tires - Less rolling restiance -

check for loose battery terminals or a loose fuse connection first.

Deane

Sounds like your timing Belt has chipped a tooth... i would suggest getting it replaced ASAP

When something in the car's faulty and a sensor picks it up and tells the computer, the computer will cause the car to do exactly that. Could be anything, from a damaged air intake sensor to the breaks.

Have your car connected to a computer and let the computer do the talking for you.