Engine racing

[Danger Zone]

Hey guys just looking for possibly causes and or solutions. i have a 1995 toyota levin automatic. about two weeks ago i notice when i press the gas pedal it has a gap before it start reving so i pull down the throttle body and cleaned it with cabarator cleaner and change the sparks plugs the gap is no longer there but i notice the enging is racing when i press gas i can ere the engine crying out but the car not goin more than about 38-40 km/h.

[Rolla Boy]

Fuel Pressure too low???

Timing not correct???

Blocked Fuel Filter???

[CHA54]

throttle body gasket leak?

[chicaboo]

It's automatic and the engine is revving, but the car is not moving very fast? Sounds like a dead torque convertor in the automatic gearbox.

Gav.

[Hiro]

It's automatic and the engine is revving, but the car is not moving very fast? Sounds like a dead torque convertor in the automatic gearbox.

Gav.

Bingo. First thing I thought was slipping clutch, but then saw it was auto. Equivalent to a slipping clutch in an auto is a fubared torque converter (not locking up properly)

[the_random_hero]

You'll probably find you've sheared the teeth off your torque converter. An easy replacement, or you could just go for a 4k stally while you're there :P

[chicaboo]

Have you been doing "Nuetral drops"? ie: Rev engine in Nuetral and shift into first. That's a garuanteed way to break your torque convertor.

[Topdog]

Check your transmission fluid level and system for possible leaks...