Tranny problems (5spd), need help ASAP!!!

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shmang

Discussion Starter · Apr 4, 2001

Well, recently, when I am at a dead stop and try to engage in the clutch in 1st gear, it has some weird noise (kind of like the sound when you first learn to drive a 5spd and shake the car - the gear just hit each other...). This will happen only when I try to engage the clutch from a dead stop in 1st. By the way, I have been driving 5spd for years, so I am pretty sure it is not b/c of my skill.

The car has about 30k miles and I change oil every 3k miles with brand names and filter. It is kind of strange because this will only happen in 1st and 2nd sometimes(but it is not as noticiable as in 1st, although you need to pay a little bit attention to notice it in 1st.) If I rev the engine past 2500rpm, I would not hear that sound(but I am not sure if it is because that the sound of the engine is louder or not.)

I have never have this sound before and need everyone's input on this. I will have a long road trip in 2 days and definitely want to have it fixed before (or someone can tell me what it is and is not very serious.)

I appreciate any valuable information on this!

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shmang

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 4, 2001

Thanks, checkmate.

So, you don't have any noise if you shift under 3500rpm? From what I heard, the syncho. does not work when you start from a dead stop in 1st, is that right?(I am not sure about it.)

Yes, the car is still under warranty. How long did it take for the dealer to diag. and fix the problem? If it can be fixed in a day or 2, I will bring it in first thing tomorrow, otherwise, I might not take my Lude for the long trip.

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shmang

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 4, 2001

Anyone else? Please....

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shmang

Discussion Starter · #10 · Apr 4, 2001

Ok, let me make it a little bit clear on what is happening on my car:

At a dead stop, I push the clutch in and push the stick in gear 1. When the light turns green, I rev the engine to about 1.5k and engage the clutch to move the car(I am not doing double-clutch or anything, just normal start from a dead stop.) and then, right at the time the car get power from the engine(someone call it the sweet point on a 5spd), I hear some noise and it continued until the clutch is fully engaged(Not the one click like normally you release the clutch, even it is in neutral.) Is this sound like the synchro of 1st gear?

I always think that the synchro. only works if your car is moving, not at a dead stop, am I correct? The other thing need to mention is: If I rev the engine higher (i.e: 2k-2.5k) and engage the clutch the same way, I can't hear the sound.

Let me know what you guys think.

99Prelude_LC: How can you get a free rental car for that service? I contact 2 dealers and no one offers that.

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[This message has been edited by shmang (edited April 04, 2001).]

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shmang

Discussion Starter · #11 · Apr 5, 2001

up....

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