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Originally Posted by yhandor
Hey all, I just recently got rid of my 98 Chevy Tahoe SUV and bought a 97 Cavalier Z24. I need to know some things, as I have tried and cant figure it out. I need to know where the tranny dipstick is, can't find it on the 2.4L Twin Cam engine, my Dad can't either and he is fluent with cars. Second, how do I remove the ceiling on the interior to put the blub sockets back into the molding for them, they popped out and I would love to have dome lights finally. Also sometimes when I reverse out of my driveway just in the mornings or the first time starting the car for the day, after reversing and going into drive, the engine revs, but the car barely moves for 3- 5 seconds, then kicks in. Another problem is a noise coming from where the altenator is, it's a metallic sound when the car is running, wounds like something that is turning is worn out or not lubricated, I was told could be the altentaor, or the idler pulley, would like to knwo before I drop money on it. Also, why can't I really squeal the tires if I punch it down from a complete stop, Ive been in other Z24's and they can do it, mine is automatic and so was their's, I also have a Cold Air Intake, and still I really cant squeal the tires.....If you guys could please give me some answers to all those questions, it would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks and looking forward to hearing your responses!
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The 4t40E (your transmission) doesnt have a dipstick. That's why you cant find it. I'm not up on the auto's too much, so i'm not real sure how to check it... But IIRC it's easier to do from under the car.
For the delayed shift... could be a clogged filter... maybe even a low level (i'd assume that's why you were looking for the dipstick)
The metallic noise...... could be a few things, but i'm going to lean on it being the A/C compressor clutch bearing. It's pretty common.
As far as not being able to squeel tires. Could be a list of things. 1) it sounds like you may have some issue with your trans, by the other question you asked. 2) it could be the traction control activating and keeping you from spinning the tires. Try pulling up the e-brake a couple notches so that the ETS OFF light comes on.