A few days ago I was shifting from first into second and it didn't engage properly consequently I bounced off the rev limiter 4 or 5 times before I corrected the shift . I am hoping that the rev limiter did its job but I am now paranoid that something could be wrong. It seems to idel quietly and accelerate fine so far but I was wondering what I should be looking for and if something could pop up and give me trouble down the road.

The same problem happened yesterday, I was accelerating onto the highway went from first to second and it revved up (only 8500 RPM) but didn't go , I had to take it back out of second and reengage it and then it went ok? strange

I know that if you miss shift (third to second) the limiter doesn't help but I hope it will in this case.

 

You're fine Mike. Rev limiter is designed for the very thing you did... If you shift from 1-2 or 2-3 or 3-4, etc. and hit the upper end of the RPMs, the limiter is designed to electronically cut fuel supply in/out to keep engine from over-revving. And your "I know that if you miss shift 3-2..." is correct as well -- the rev limiter has no bearing on over-revving the engine via driveshaft components "pushing" the engine thru the tranny at higher RPMs than designed for.

Rest easy.

 

Along this same line.....I was meaning to shift from 6th to 4th and accidently stuck in 2nd (dumbass mistake). I shifted quick, but I think the engine red-lined. This was yesterday and the dar has been running fine, but I am still freaking.....should I have it checked out?????

 

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Thanks.....
The car is still running fine, and I haven't noticed any new noises. What things should I have checked out i.e. Timing....(I'm an automotive moron, but trying to learn)
Thanks,

 

The easiest test to see if you bent valves, etc., is a compression test. It's relatively quick and easy, and if you can change spark plugs, you can do it on your own. The gauge runs about $30 from most automotive stores.

I'd suggest that if the car is running OK you are fine. If you had a problem you would know about it already.