- Transmission problem
- Posted by JVN
I have an old 1979 4wd and the clutch had been slipping some and
would engage at the very top of the pedal. I recently started the
engine and could not get it into any gear as if the clutch pedal was
not working. I shut down the engine and basically started the engine
in gear. When the truck moved, I shut it down and started it again in
nuetral. I can now get it into any gear regardless of whether the
clutch is depressed or not, but the truck will not move. No grinding
noises or anything. Any Suggestions before I drop the tranny?
JVN
- Posted by scott and barb
check master cylinder and slave cylinder for clutch, get under truck while
someone else depresses the clutch, see if clutch arm moves significantly.
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- Posted by AG2
1989 Toy 4x4
This during this cold Colorado winter, I first had problem shifting into 2nd
gear. It would not go all the way into 2nd, I had to hold it in place while
driving. After a week or two, 2nd gear seemed okay and 3rd gear became
troublesome. Now, 3rd seems okay and the problem has moved to 4th gear and
stayed. When driving in 4th, if I let off the accelerator, it falls out of
4th gear. I have to hold it in place very firmly.
I have about 214,000 miles on this truck. I've changed the transmission
fluid on a regular basis and changed it again just a few weeks ago. The
fluid appeared to look red and clean.
TIA
AG2
- Posted by Jim in South Florida
"AG2" <ag2ward@removethisatyahoo.com> wrote in message
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gearshift lever. They wear out and you have the problems you describe.
Remove the shift lever, and you will probably find a ground up piece of
plastic. They are cheap, so buy one and then take the shift lever out. Let
us know if that is the fix.
- Posted by DanO
Purchased new in 2001, tacoma prerunner trd 4x2 auto trans. serviced per
toyota's schedule.
last month took in for 100k sevice (trans included). Mind you no problems
with this truck from day one.
Left the dealership, drove home. picked up the wife to go out to dinner,
returning home to have
the truck slam from 2nd to 3rd gear (intermittent). I pulled off the the
road to check fluid levels, etc. seemed like the trans fluid levels were too
high. Took back to dealership the next morning, they
duplicated the problem, said that fluid levels were too high, changed the
fluid again and road tested ok. 1 month later I am at a stop light, went
forward and stalled. I cant put the trans in gear without
the engine stalling out immediatley. towed back to the dealer and awaiting
their call.Anybody out there have any ideas?
TIA
- Posted by johngdole@hotmail.com
Tell them to pay for the transmission rebuild? But now they'll
probably blame it on pre-existing condition. Ahhhhh, the service
writer is working up a $3000 invoice there behind that stone wall.
Just a guess: the line pressure shock was probably too high than the
2-3 accumulator can eliminate and slam broke something (like a direct
clutch), causing the whole thing to seize up getting in gear. Was
neutral ok? reverse ok?
If any of the remaining gears still works then you can determine which
clutch pack/brake band combination wasn't activated and maybe isolate
it that way.
But was it a failed 2-3 accumulator? Why would the accumulator not do
its job suddenly? Why high fluid level would cause this as it
normally won't raise line pressure in a vented tranny case (at least
not completely sealed), if there even was a pressure rise. etc etc
etc. Anyone?
On Dec 9, 10:22 am, "DanO" <dop...@gmail.com> wrote:
- Posted by Mike
"DanO" <dopeka@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Sounds like your torque converter clutch may be stuck "on". Could be just a
failed lock up solenoid.
- Posted by DanO
Well, got the BAD news...need a "remanufactured" tranny. 4K cost!!!!!
the bulls__t reason was a faulty speed control solenoid, bearings worn out
along with
shavings, blah blah blah. Keep in mind I have babied this truck, kept up on
maintenance per
toyotas specs. So much for toyota reliability. I purchased as many have
because of the
OVERSTATED toyota reliability statements. I've gotten better/extended life
from my
old vw's, fords & chevys. Plus the markup for parts and maintenance far
exceeds what I
believe is value in the long run!!!!!! back to domestics for me and no
longer a toyota
customer!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dealer located in tacoma, washington, greedy with a
HUGE markup on
parts along with piss poor customer relations.....
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- Posted by johngdole@hotmail.com
As I said, if it's the A340 series tranny then it's a piece of junk.
Maybe the A440 is a bit better I don't know.
I've had good luck with Ford powertrains. Bulletproof almost. Older
GMs weren't so hot and I wouldn't drive past a GM lot for a long time.
Except now they have this great turnaround that really had me
impressed. Yeah I know, Toyota powertrains are kinda flimsy in
comparison. The new Tundra's crankshaft breaks!
They don't list on their site, but check with Jasper to see if they
have what you need (3yr/75K warranty rebuilts):
http://www.jasperengines.com/transmi...automobile.htm
Good luck!
On Dec 12, 8:28 pm, "DanO" <dop...@gmail.com> wrote:
