HELP!! bad grinding since clutch install

[DerekStangGT]

so i got some grinding in the 1-2 shift when i was finally able to get on it after ~650 miles. all of a sudden, in the past 2 days, it got horribly bad!! and not just the 1-2 shift, also the 3-4 shift. it still changes gears, but there is a loud, harsh grind while shifting fast. could this be related to my newly installed clutch?

 

[bdcardinal]

is there an adjustable clutch quadrent? if so the asjustment might be off. if you paid a shop to install it, take it back and tell them. part of paying for a clutch job is an assurance that there wont be any problems.

 

[DerekStangGT]

is there an adjustable clutch quadrent? if so the asjustment might be off. if you paid a shop to install it, take it back and tell them. part of paying for a clutch job is an assurance that there wont be any problems.

i agree. do you think the quadrant has anything to do with the grinding

 

[bdcardinal]

well it might not be adjusted properly and therefore not allowign hte clutch disc to fully disengage from the flywheel. also, when the clutch was put in, did they put in a new cable? its a good practise to do that, unless the cable is fairly new. also did they drain the trans, and if they did what fluid did they put in? if they put in too thick or thin of a fluid it might affect the synchros.

 

[DerekStangGT]

well it might not be adjusted properly and therefore not allowign hte clutch disc to fully disengage from the flywheel. also, when the clutch was put in, did they put in a new cable? its a good practise to do that, unless the cable is fairly new. also did they drain the trans, and if they did what fluid did they put in? if they put in too thick or thin of a fluid it might affect the synchros.

no, the clutch is fully engaged b/c its only on the 1-2 and 3-4 shift. im 80% sure its the syncros. and i was thinking about the tranny fluid. they didnt change it. my buddy got grinding in his audi TT and he changed his fluid and it eliminated the problem all together. maybe i just need some thicker fluid?

 

[bdcardinal]

what fluid is in there now?

 

[DerekStangGT]

what fluid is in there now?

stock fluid from the factory whatever that is

 

[bdcardinal]

try changing it out. probably shouldve been done by now. use either mobil 1 ATF or redline ATF. hopefully that will help. what shifter do you have?

 

[40th GT]

What fluid comes from the factory?? 75w-140?

 

[bdcardinal]

eityher motorcraft mercon or mobil 1 atf. you never never never never never use gear oil in a t45 or t3650.

 

[DerekStangGT]

try changing it out. probably shouldve been done by now. use either mobil 1 ATF or redline ATF. hopefully that will help. what shifter do you have?

ive had a steeda tri-ax for the past 1.5 years with ZERO problems. what weight ATF should i get? can i pick it up at any auto store?

 

[bdcardinal]

just get Mobil 1 ATF. you should be able to pick it up at any parts store.

 

[DerekStangGT]

just get Mobil 1 ATF. you should be able to pick it up at any parts store.

just mobil 1 ATF? no weight? i need the numbers man

 

[bdcardinal]

only comes in 1 weight. black cap on the bottle. i use it in my trans and power steering. its fully synthetic.

 

[DerekStangGT]

only comes in 1 weight. black cap on the bottle. i use it in my trans and power steering. its fully synthetic.

cool, thanks man. how much do i need for my T-45 5 spd. do you think it will eliminate my grinding?

 

[bdcardinal]

well it hasnt been done in 4 years, and thats a maintainence item. it should help a little bit hopefully. i think it takes around 3 quarts. before you go and do it go to the shop that installed the clutch and ask their opinion.