My jeep has about 80000 miles on it. I recently (two days ago) replaced the radiator because it was leaking when cold. Now, (two days after repair) my Jeep is making dentist drill noises in drive and low gears, no unusual noises in park and neutral. It has been exceptionally cold outside so I wondered if this was a result of a cold engine, but havent driven it long enough to test this out, or, is it possible there is something wrong with the radiator install since it happened on the heels of that repair? The transmission seems to slip if i press the accelerator to much. If i ease into everything and go very slow it makes noise but doesnt slip. I would appreciate any help. Thanks.
2006-12-08 01:11:08 · 6 answers · asked by shiksaw 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Did you reinstall the transmission lines correctly then check the level of transmission fluid? If you cross threaded them or otherwise damaged the lines, you could be losing transmission fluid or the fluid is not circulating. If you didn't check the fluid, it's probably an inadequate amount and you've damaged your transmission. If the fluid isn't circulating, it's getting hot and deteriorating the oil. It very well could be related, but very well may not be either because of the milage and temperature. Allow the vehicle to warm up then check the fluid level and condition. If the fluid level is acceptable and unburnt, see if the noise is reduced. Otherwise, a rebuild might be in order depending on the severity of slippage.
2006-12-08 01:21:32 · answer #1 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's another option I've not seen posted yet. There is a very good possiblity that coolant got into your transmission. Some people will argue with you over this, but I've seen 5 in the last 3 months with the same problem. What happens is the radiator leaks into your trans cooler and water recirculates back to the transmission. Water will absolutely cause havoc on a transmission, usaully start by stripping off the lining of the clutches, which would explain your slipping problem. I would have a transmission pan droped and check for clutch fiber and water in the pan.
2006-12-08 01:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by michael081278 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are related. The transmission cooling lines go into the radiator as a coil and the radiator water cools the coils to cool the transmission. After you replaced the radiator you probably lost transmission fluid and your fluid level in the transmission is low. Check your trans. dipstick for a fluid level and fill as needed.
2006-12-08 01:17:07 · answer #3 · answered by dlk426 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you forgot to hook up the two lines into the radiator that come from the transmission. Huge mistake.
2006-12-08 01:17:26 · answer #4 · answered by lincolnbuck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u didn't hook up the tranny cooler correctly and ran it dry. if a mechanic did this hold him responsible.
2006-12-08 01:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by spotlite 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its could be the clutch or the tranny could be low on fluid.
2006-12-08 01:18:36 · answer #6 · answered by Bird 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋