1975 Chevy Nova Shakes and wont go into gear

1975 CHEVROLET NOVA
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRIARLEAF
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I just got the Camshaft drive repaired on my nova. Now when I drive it it shakes like crazy. When it's on the freeway going 70 mpg its fine but when I start it up It refused to go into gear unless I really rev the engine. When pushing on the gas after I first put it into drive it acts like it's in neutral and will not go forward. When driving in stop and go traffic it vibrates violently and sometimes shuts down.

On another note the brakes are taking more of an effort for me to use. When I use the breaks they go slowly down to the floor and the car will not stop untill my foot is all the way down to the ground. The mechanic said my breaks looked fine...

Whats wrong with my car? :(
May 4, 2008 at 11:47 PM
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HMAC300
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your brakes aren' t fine. It sounds like your brake line may be leaking someplace, you have air in your lines or yor master cylinder isbad. that is a classic example of a bad master. You should have your transmission checked as it sounds like t is not in good shape.
Jan 9, 2010 at 10:18 AM