richd56

JeepCoMJ, it is grinding when I start to take off and continues until I get into 4th gear. I have not drove far with this tranny since the new throw out bearing and clutch was installed, maybe 100 miles max. The last time I drove it the noise was really loud when I started to take off, so I was taking off in 4th and keep it in 4th all the way home. I live in southern Indiana, could you send me a private message on the cost of the tranny and what your thoughts our at this point. Thanks Rich

Thank you for all of the responses. I will try and answer all the questions asked. It only makes the noise when driving vehicle in 1,2,3rd and reverse.. The clutch does not feel right, not much clutch there. The clutch disengages and engages close to the floor. I have to hold the pedal close to the floor to shift now, I didnt have to do that before. The fluid was changed and there was metal in it. When the throw out bearing, clutch etc was change it did run better for a day but the clutch felt bad, after that it started making the metal on metal noise again. I just tried the transmission with the transfer in neutral and no noise. When the transmission is in nuetral you can hear noises and when the clutch is pushed in it stops. I'm lost on what to do. If I take it in to a shop it will cost me hundreds, if I let a backyard mechanic do it most likely it will not be right. What to do? Thanks Again for all of the replys, I will let everyone know what the problem was. Any info or suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks Rich

Hi, I have a 1986 Jeep Comanche 4X4, long bed, 2.5 L, AX-5 5 Speed Tranny. I purchased this jeep in 1992 in Tn. and currently reside in Indiana. A couple of weeks ago I was driving and had to slow down then I started to here this metal grinding noise. I pulled into a Big O Tires and one of the mechanics said that he has done dealership warranty work for nothing but transmissions. He said it was the throw out bearing. I had the throw out bearing, pressure plate and clutch replaced and added new fluids as described by the hanes magazine. I am still having the grinding problems in 1st, 2nd and 3rd like before. When I shift into 4th and 5th I do not have any problem. For what it is worth, I can shift into all gears when motor is off with the clutch in or out. Does anybody have any ideas before I go looking to replace the tranny. Thanking You In Advance Rich