MikeKanterakis
SCCoA Member
Hey guys, what would explain a "rock-tumbler" style noise coming from the gear box? When I shift into gear, the shifter feels a little sloppy-er.
Then, when I'm in gear, and accelerating nice and easy, the gearbox sounds normal. But, give it a little more gas, or be in 3rd gear when I should be in 2nd gear (for a normal acceleration), I get this grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Let off the gas, and it goes away.
If I were to guess, I would say that those stock blockers are toast.
Reason I say this is because I just found out how to shift with out using the clutch. Just accelerate up to 3000, pull out of gear as you let off the gas, and then hold with gentle pressure into the next gear. Once the proper rpm's are reached, it slides right in. It's amazing how quietly and smoothly it goes right in. Could I have burnt up my blockers with this method of shifting?
Also, assuming that is the problem, how bad is continued driving under these conditions? Transmission threatening, or just an annoying noise?
Thanks. Hope everyone had a great New-Years.
Then, when I'm in gear, and accelerating nice and easy, the gearbox sounds normal. But, give it a little more gas, or be in 3rd gear when I should be in 2nd gear (for a normal acceleration), I get this grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Let off the gas, and it goes away.
If I were to guess, I would say that those stock blockers are toast.
Reason I say this is because I just found out how to shift with out using the clutch. Just accelerate up to 3000, pull out of gear as you let off the gas, and then hold with gentle pressure into the next gear. Once the proper rpm's are reached, it slides right in. It's amazing how quietly and smoothly it goes right in. Could I have burnt up my blockers with this method of shifting?
Also, assuming that is the problem, how bad is continued driving under these conditions? Transmission threatening, or just an annoying noise?
Thanks. Hope everyone had a great New-Years.