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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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2004 automatic scion xa. 93xxx miles. no engine mods whatsoever.

car shudders under acceleration, from 0 - 40 its ok, after that it starts shuddering like crazy. i have a feeling it's my transmission. anyone care to shine some like on what else it may be?
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Inner CV Joints , looks like new ones for you.
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Inner CV Joints , looks like new ones for you.
sounds cheaper than a new torque converter.
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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it sounds correct. i'll check my cv boots tonight and look for leakage. it explains the puddle of grease underneath my car a few nights ago.
Old Aug 21, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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got the car on the lift today, it was the inner cv joint. thanks a lot frogbox!!!! i'm just sitting my happy self here waiting for the parts to come before i start tearing into it!!!
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