Whiz Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 So in the last week when driving at times, but not every drive, my transmission is grinding when shifting gears. Seems to happen the most with 3rd gear, and mostly downshifting. Also seems to happen after being on a the highway and not changing gear for a long period. But could also just be that's how my recent driving have been. Yesterday it happen, and then when I stopped at a light I wasn't happen to get into any gear. I pumped the clutch a couple times and then I was able to shift. And had no problems the rest of the drive. I did change the Transmission fluid back in Sept with Regline 75w90. And yes I have the dreaded Ba tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Sounds like you're low on clutch fluid to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Master cylinder and/or slave cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Try topping off the fluid then bleed first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine1Texas Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 After doing above, inspect around master clutch, then the line that go's down to the slave. I have had this happen and it always turns out to be in the line starts a small leak. gets hot and a small amount of air gets in and fluid drips out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiz Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 So here is what I have done so far. I topped off the fluid, it was low but not extremely low. I took for a spin, no issues. I then decided to take it for another ride later, and after I got out of the driveway, when I pushed the clutch in, there was a spinning noise. The pumped the clutch and it stopped. Happened one more time before I parked it. Was not able to bleed due to weather and not having items nor someone to assist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I always just gravity bleed mine. Works great and requires no help :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_rugal Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 how "far" does the clutch engage/disengage? 50% of pedal travel? more? if the clutch is loose you need to have a lot of fluid at all times to work properly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiz Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 I would say it is at least 50% if not 60 or 70%. I look at the line as best as I could, no leaks visible. Going to try and get it Bleed today. Fearing it is the slave going bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactical Bacon Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 What engine/transmission in it? Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiz Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 4.0 BA10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiz Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Update: I attempted to do a gravity bleed, when I turned the bolt by the nozzle, not sure what else to call it, coming from the slave the whole nozzle SEEMS to be turning. This normal, as in the videos I have watched it didn't happen. And to get to it with a wrench is a real PITA, and have to move the tube out some. I am worried I will do more harm than good. I am going to schedule to get the Master and Slave replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Are you suggesting that the entire bleeder screw turns when you turn it? Cause that's what's supposed to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiz Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 umm...No, yes the screw turns, but so does the bleeder it is screwed into. That make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine1Texas Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 so it is to tight your saying? Mine is that way after a while, I just use some vise scrips to hold just behind the screw. Then it is good to go after a nudge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yxmj Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Like described above hold the "round" thicker section the bleeder screws into with vice grips then turn the bleeder out ( a bit of PB blaster or other penetrating oil sprayed on some time before will be a great help) (I always use a socket on the screw to prevent stripping......or you can replace the bleeder screw ....maybe try a speed bleeder?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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