Dunc Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hello all, As it looks like we're going to have to replace our daily car and also sell my RRC 2-Door, I went to look at a local Disco 3.9 auto this morning. She was tidy enough, 1998 with about 100k miles on her with no discernable rot. Engine was sweet as a nut, just needed a good service. The only thing that set my spidey sense tingling was that as soon as she was in drive (D, 1, 2, 3 or R) you had to hold the brake pedal down or she was moving forward at a fair lick. Se wasn't just creeping an inch or two, must have been the best part of 10mph. Now, my knowledge of autos isn't exactly expansive, but all the ones I've driven previously haven't needed holding on the brake. What's the deal with torque converters? Could it just be a low fluid issue causing it to take up so early or something more serious? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosecon Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hi, what was the idle speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Sounds normal to me, you always have to hold an auto on the brake if it's in gear, especially when it's got a V8 behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Sounds normal to me, you always have to hold an auto on the brake if it's in gear, especially when it's got a V8 behind it. Yup, agree with Dave ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Cool, ok then. I'll let you know if the offer I put in gets accepted. Thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hi, what was the idle speed? Around 800-1000 rpm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teabag Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Around 800-1000 rpm For a V8 then the book says between 665 and 735, mine will idle at around 700rpm in drive and that will propel me at 5mph when I release the brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 If u have a V8 then the book says between 665 and 735, mine will idle at around 700rpm in drive and that will propel me at 5mph when I release the brake. Great info, thanks. Still trying to do a deal with the vendor, who keeps on about 'needing to sell' yet wont drop under a grand and a half... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_s Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 mine creeps forward too, quite useful for maneuvering really. if it's on a slight downhill, mine will roll enough to change into 2nd gear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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