Re: Transmissions issues from a new member

Posted by HH56 On 2013/7/1 13:32:01

I believe the consensus is the clutch plate has hardened a bit so it rattles or groans slightly when making solid contact. Several have described it a a "Mooing" sound.

If the engagement stays solid once it comes in and you don't feel it slipping when the fluid has thinned at normal operating temperature, don't think there is too much to worry about. Drive it with the current fluid for a while and if nothing changes then just keep using the fluid you have. The trick shift was recommended because it seemed to free up sticking valves and give a firmer shift for some.

Most of us let up on the gas for a second when the engagement point is reached to let it fully engage without any load. That seems to lessen or eliminate any sound.