It was a while since I posted anything but I found my problem why my 2012 Caliber felt like it was bucking in drive....did more research on this...removed trans. W/the help of an atsg book (excellent btw.). The inside of the primary pulley assembly grenaded. Then inspected oil pump and the flow control valve was badly scored...so the trans. Was not getting proper lubrication.
I ordered rebulid kit , flow control kit by Transgo and torque converter from Cobra transmission. They are awesome...very friendly. And I had my parts basically the same week.
Will give an update when I get it up an running. Thanks for listening and I hope this helps someone else.

 

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