Thread: 1997 3.8 GPGT engine problem

I've inherited a 97 with 108k on it, last night i got stuck in the snow (Connecticut 10in.) this was the first time out with this car in the snow. It was doing good until I hit the deep stuff. After 30 minutes I did get free, but with a lot of tire spinning. This morning I felt a hesitation while driving 25 - 30mph. The tach was at 1k or so and moved with the hesitation. I stopped put it in park and rev'd the engine. It was smooth up to 4k, then started hesitating almost like a bucking and I stopped. The tranny was shifting good while driving except in the low rpm range. Did I screw the tranny up getting out of the snow ? Or Is it something else. I should say that prior to all this the car was runnung good but with a noticable hesitation at 1500rpm constitantly, which I haven't looked into.
This is my first entry with the forum and I hoping somebody can help identify the problem.
John

Thanks for the quick reply from Canada, rev limiter alright, when I find out where it is, how is tested? A picture would be awesome.
Thanks
John

Thanks for the welcome Scotty.
Moving's not an option.

Good, the rev limiter is doing what it should. So, what could be the cause of the pulsating or hesitation feeling that happens at 25-30mph? Tranny problem?

I'll try that when I get home tonight.