Lately, whenever I want to put the car in drive or reverse, it becomes stuck and I have to use significant force to move the shift. What could be causing this, it just started to happen all of a sudden. John Paul eric look for worn transmission mounts or engine mounts. John Paul jimbo pull the gauge sender at the engine and install a temporary gauge and read the actual pressure. CAR My '89 Toyota Landcruiser runs well, but has experienced exhaust problems due to extreme rust throughout the undercarriage.
Diagnosis is either a cracked head or blown head gasket.
Two Saturn servicemen told me they have seen cracked heads in Saturn SOC engines but no blown head gaskets. I brought in a flat tire for repair that the AAA tow guy said could be easily repaired, but the tire shop I brought it to mysteriously found a huge gash in the sidewall that was not there previously. Guess I should have taken Polaroids of the tire before I brought it in. John Paul amy most repair shops do a good job. There is a grinding noise when I turn the wheel to the right while driving or reversing.