Nasty Grinding Please Help!
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10-03-2003, 06:21 PM
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Nasty Grinding Please Help!
I just started having this problem about 2 weeks ago where it's really hard for me to shift into 1st gear many times. It's usually like when I'm at a red light and then when I'm ready to go, sometimes I have to put it into 2nd then can put it in 1st. Either that or I have to seriously ram it into 1st gear.
The second thing which worries me more, is that I am getting a nasty grind whenever I'm shifting from 1st to 2nd or from 3rd to 4th at 3500+RPM even though I have the clutch all the way in.
There's no grind and all is normal when I shift at my normal points @ 2000 RPM.
What can be causing this? Any help gladly appreciated! Thank You
PS Also, if there is a better aftermarket Transmission I can upgrade to what would that be? Who makes one for the 4.2L 5spd and any idea on price?
The second thing which worries me more, is that I am getting a nasty grind whenever I'm shifting from 1st to 2nd or from 3rd to 4th at 3500+RPM even though I have the clutch all the way in.
There's no grind and all is normal when I shift at my normal points @ 2000 RPM.
What can be causing this? Any help gladly appreciated! Thank You
PS Also, if there is a better aftermarket Transmission I can upgrade to what would that be? Who makes one for the 4.2L 5spd and any idea on price?
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Well my clutch like I said is prety new I guess. I replaced it new (everything) about a year ago. Could it be that because I am turning 35s and towing a 12' Trailer with 2 quads once a month my clutch is gonna wear out sooner that normal?
I'm gonna take it in to my mechanic that installed it - and if he says that it's bad I'm gonna go with the Centerforce Dual Friction
I'm gonna take it in to my mechanic that installed it - and if he says that it's bad I'm gonna go with the Centerforce Dual Friction
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10-07-2003, 10:40 AM
A slipping clutch will not cause grinding. It is either the clutch not disengaging properly or an internal tranny problem. The tranny is not the best suited for these trucks so I would not be suprised if the syncros are bad. I run 33s and when I towed my wife's Explorer, 4300 lbs, and it did not grind once. Have your installer look at it so he can determine the exact cause.
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