grinding noise?
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grinding noise?
hi, i have a small problem well i hope so. my 7 makes this grinding noise it just started doing it, its when im in first and second gear then it goes away after thirb, but sometimes i can still hear it on third just a little bit, and the sound seems to be coming from the engine, b/c when im in the driver seat i can hear it fromt there. also the noise happens when i let go of the gas and im either on 1st 2nd or third gear there is this grinding noise as the speed of the car is getting lower can some1 help me, if i dont make any sense plz post and tell me to give more deatils.
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yeah sometimes its hard to go into second gear, and oil seems to be fine u mean the one for the clutch right or is there another oil besides that one i have 2 check? beside engine oil.
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the one you need to check is under the car there's a plug on the side of the transmission you need to remove it and put your little finger in it (or a piece of wire, ziptie etc.) and see if you can touch the oil if you can't then it's low but usually if it's noisy and low it's toast.
might be best to pull the drainplug and check for "the silver fur ball" on the magnet, the silver fur is metal from the transmission but if you pull the drian you better be ready to fill it too.
might be best to pull the drainplug and check for "the silver fur ball" on the magnet, the silver fur is metal from the transmission but if you pull the drian you better be ready to fill it too.
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if his oroblem does end up with a dead tranny.....what is the easiest way to remove the tranny at home......i had the same problem he's having but the grinding is horrible loud and it does it in all gears.....i have a new tranny sitting aroud waiting to be installed.....the problem is that i cant seem to get the 7 high enough off the ground to pull the tranny and install the new one.....is there a certain spot u can put the jack stands to lift it higher.......thanks parker
also i hope ur tranny isnt dead b/c its been hell for me not being able to drive my 7 for the last 3 months
also i hope ur tranny isnt shot man...its been a bitch
also i hope ur tranny isnt dead b/c its been hell for me not being able to drive my 7 for the last 3 months
also i hope ur tranny isnt shot man...its been a bitch
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i had the grinding as well...i got another tranny and had it swapped out...here are the other parts i got when doing the swap...I'm not sure what fixed it...maybe the pilot bearing is what helped...but since i renewed everything it's like driving a new car
New Tranny Mount
New Tranny Front Cover
New Tranny Front Seal
Pilot Bearing
Pilot Bearing Seal
Exedy Clutch from GripForce.com
3 Bottles of Redline MT-90
New Tranny Mount
New Tranny Front Cover
New Tranny Front Seal
Pilot Bearing
Pilot Bearing Seal
Exedy Clutch from GripForce.com
3 Bottles of Redline MT-90
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When I changed my clutch in the summer, I put my car on ramps with the front, then jacked it as high as it would go, a little bit at a time on each side. There was *just* enough room to pull the tranny out under the engine and front of the car.
Another way to do it if your still retaining the stock 12A, you can pull the whole motor with the tranny still attached. A bit more work, but then you can inspect/clean your engine.
Another way to do it if your still retaining the stock 12A, you can pull the whole motor with the tranny still attached. A bit more work, but then you can inspect/clean your engine.
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damn that sucks so that means most likely my tranny is gone. DAmn it. how long do u guys think it will last before it actually goes, and will it hurt anythign else while my tranny is going out.???
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Put your front wheels on ramps, jack up the rear and put ramps under the rear wheels. This makes for a very stable work area and you have enough room to slide the tranny out.
I do this when I work on my exhaust or any other undercarriage maintenance.
Try it!
I do this when I work on my exhaust or any other undercarriage maintenance.
Try it!
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when u speak of ramps....how high are the ramps b/c i noticed that most of them are only like 5-6 inches.....is that all the more clearance i would need....also i think my 7 was previously lowered before i bought it....
on a good note i got my new tires and they fit grreat....makes the rear end sit a little high but makes the car look a lot more aggressive......hopefully i can get underneath here soon to replace the tranny....parker
on a good note i got my new tires and they fit grreat....makes the rear end sit a little high but makes the car look a lot more aggressive......hopefully i can get underneath here soon to replace the tranny....parker
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On a side note, I would back the car onto ramps first, put on the e-brake, and then jack the front up. This way the car would be held on the ramps with the brake opposed to with nothing if you do the fronts first. Just an idea. Good luck and I hope your tranny is OK.
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thx for the advice on the whole ramp idea.....im going to try and find me some ramps that will give me about 7 inches of lift as thats what i measured will give me the proper clearance.....i hope this works out b/c right now im looking at having to take it to a shop and thats going to cost 450 just to remove my tranny and put the new one in......thanks...parker
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