Monte Carlo SS FAQ - DrivetrainMonte Carlo SSDrivetrain FAQUpdated January 30th, 2009FAQ SECTIONS Q:My transmission downshifts too late when coming to a stop, and upshiftstoo soon when accellerating after a long drive, causing engine RPM todrop very low (or causes engine stall or near stall). What causes it?.
There is an extensive write-up here on MonteCarloSS.com about thisproblem, which is caused by a defective TCC Solenoid. The write-up(with pictures and diagrams) outlines how you can fix this yourself. Go here: write-up.Q:Can a manual transmission be installed in an SS?. Yes, this has been done and there are a couple of write-ups:. Monte Carlo Email List site:.
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G-Body.org Web site:. Marc Hichens' site:Q:I want to swap a TH700-R4 transmission into my Monte Carlo SS.