My gearbox is wierd.... if im going up a slight hill and give it a bit more. just enough not to slow down, it kinda of hesitates then about i sec latter SURGES, i dont think its dropping a gear but it gives a real jerky motion to the car. I have heard Gearbox mechanics charge like a wild bull, but is there any way i can get around paying so much for it to be fixed. I have a stock atmo auto. whats a gearbox gonna cost me. Not strengthend, Nothing.

i picked up a good turbo auto jatco with a 3000 stally for $300. Thats a bit of a bargain though - should be able to pick up a nonworked atmo jatco for about that or a bit less.

..have you checked the transmission fluid?