Help! !974 L82

Car in storage many years. When putting in gear (automatic), it slams into gear-not a smooth shift (both rev or forw). Any thoughts of what the problem is. Thanks

[minifridge1138]

Is your idle set correctly?
If it is idling too high, then it can cause this problem.

[gmjunkie]

Originally Posted by kgchippt

Car in storage many years. When putting in gear (automatic), it slams into gear-not a smooth shift (both rev or forw). Any thoughts of what the problem is. Thanks

Have you checked the transmission fluid?If it's low it can Slam into gear!!

[22229stingray81]

This is somewhat normal. Define "slam". Because we have IRS, when we put our automatic transmissions in drive (or reverse for that matter), they squat, or "slam" a bit, and depending on your idle, it can be mildly violent I suppose. I would say it is probably nothing to worry about.

-Tatortot

[fine69]

Check the fluid levels. The seals may also be brittle.

[Phill]

another thing to check would be the transmission mount.