I have a 93 Toyota T100 4x4 truck. and it has lately for the past few months had difficulty going into gear, especially 1st gear and reverse. When I try to put it into reverse there is a grinding noise most of the time, and first just is sometimes a bit of a struggle, but not too bad.
I was told that it is not my clutch, but it is due to a bearing going out in my transmission or the synchronisers.
I was told also that it would be more expensive to repair this than it would be to buy a used transmission to replace it with and that it would be better to just drive it for as long as I could put it into gear while I looked for a cheap used transmission.
But my question is, how long could it go?
It is going to last more than likely a lot longer than if the clutch was going out , you think?
I was told it could maybe be driveable even for another year or more, but just be aggravating.
What is your opinion?? Why??
Thanks!~!
2007-09-13 08:13:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
BTW, IT DOESNT USE TRANSMISSION OIL.
IT USES GEAR OIL.
2007-09-13 08:26:27 · update #1
ARE THERE ANY TRICKS TO KEEPING IT FROM GRINDING WHEN TRYING TO PUT IT INTO REVERSE??
2007-09-13 08:27:46 · update #2
First try replacing the transmission oil with a synthetic oil like Mobil One. Then you will know you did the best you could before repairing or selling the car.
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Home/Homepage.aspx
2007-09-13 08:21:05 · answer #1 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a second opinion! One possible cause would be a bad pilot bearing in the crankshaft. This bearing supports the front of the trans input shaft and keeps it aligned to the crank center line. When these bearings go bad (and they do go bad) the input shaft of the trans will spin slowly which can give the same grinding as if the clutch is not releasing properly. A simple test would be to have someone push the truck forward and then try to shift into first while the truck is moving. If the condition improves you most likely have a input shaft that is turning while the clutch is depressed. Also you can set the parking brake and remove the rubber boot around the release fork, then have someone depress the clutch (with trans in neutral!!!) and see if the input shaft is turning. Good luck!!
2007-09-13 09:21:21 · answer #2 · answered by JTECH13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the clutch is not disengaging the main shaft will not stop spinning making it hard to put in gear try adjusting the free play in the clutch> Is the clutch engaging off the floor is the first tell tail>Instead of 1/2 out>Putting in 2 gear first sometime helps till you get it adj you will hurt the trans if you keep driving it>
2007-09-13 09:00:56 · answer #3 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a second opinion about your clutch, it could have a weak slave cylinder. Next, if a bearing is boing bad, change the fluid to 85w-140 gear oil. This is thicker and will lubricate worn parts better. Third, to make it go into gear smoother, put it into 5th first and then quickly go to first or reverse, whichever you need. By going to 5th, you stop the gears from spinning and this will prevent the grinding.
2007-09-13 09:02:30 · answer #4 · answered by Bill D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just take it easy when your driving the truck. Don't do any quick accelerations because that can cause it to just go and not want to shift past that point. I've been there before. I've been driving with my transmission slipping for over 6 months now. It's annoying as hell, but if I had the money, I would have fixed it by now.
2007-09-13 08:22:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your synchronisers, and you may get a year out of it but I would find a transmission a.s.a.p.
2007-09-13 08:28:40 · answer #6 · answered by James B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋