Shuts off when transmission is shifted into reverse?

Tiny
MELISSA RUE69
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  • 1985 BUICK ELECTRA
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 1,074,479 MILES
When I go to start my car, I put my foot on the gas and it goes to the floor; when it does start, I put it in reverse, and it will shut off. I let it roll back then start it again and it will go but really slowly.
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Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 AT 3:25 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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If you could upload a short video on what the car is doing, I can help better, but it sounds like the torque converter has fallen apart internally and needs replacement.
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Monday, October 3rd, 2022 AT 2:30 PM

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