dave123
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Ok, so I got this transmission noise in my T-150 transmission (see below for symptoms). I took
the vehicle to a local transmission shop (Homestead). They said the noise was "definitely"
coming from the bell housing. I thought it was the transmission, or possibly the
transfer case, but told them to go ahead take it apart and let's see. They told me that
my clutch (high performance centerforce) was loose on the shaft and causing the noise.
I still wasn't totally sold, but they seemed to know what they were talking about. Long story
short, they tell me over the phone that the noise was still there after replacing the
clutch. Now I got a stock clutch, I’m out $240 for the new one (I did get the whole kit with pressure plate, thrust washer, throwout bearing, etc.) and I still got the noise. I was really mad, and on the way to see it, I determined not to pay for the labor charges. When I got there, they apologized, told me (before I said anything) that there would be no labor charge, just for parts (they still claim the clutch was bad as well, I saw it, it had some wear, but looked serviceable).
Anyway, do you guys think I should give them another chance, or can you recommend another
place not too far from Homestead? They only charged me $300 for the labor, not sure if
I would get that cheap from another place. They want to try again for $300 and parts. The
place is only minutes from my home, and they were finished in 2 days. It's a small shop, no
waiting in an impersonal manner like it would be at a dealer.
I also wonder, what if it turns out to be the transfer case? They say they could handle that, but I don’t want to buy some gears for the transmission and then, well you know..
I really love the Jeep, but I'm almost afraid to drive it until I get this fixed. Certainly not off road! Also, I don't have a lot of money to sink into this right now. I would hate to have the Jeep sit out the winter! :cry1:
Symptoms:
I hear a rattling noise under the following circumstances:
1. The clutch is depressed while the vehicle is coasting. The noise seems like it comes from the transmission or transfercase. It does NOT sound like a throwout bearing! I can get the noise if I feather the gas just enough that I match the vehicle speed. By that, I mean there is no force on the transmission, neither accelerating or decelerating. In this instance, I can get the noise regardless of where the clutch is.
2. No noise while accelerating, decelerating. At first there was no noise in neutral, but now I’m starting to hear some then as well. I'm thinking shaft bearings about now.
3. No noise when the vehicle is not moving.
The noise has gotten worse in the last several months even though I only put 10 miles or so on it a week.
Your opinions would be appreciated!
Ok, so I got this transmission noise in my T-150 transmission (see below for symptoms). I took
the vehicle to a local transmission shop (Homestead). They said the noise was "definitely"
coming from the bell housing. I thought it was the transmission, or possibly the
transfer case, but told them to go ahead take it apart and let's see. They told me that
my clutch (high performance centerforce) was loose on the shaft and causing the noise.
I still wasn't totally sold, but they seemed to know what they were talking about. Long story
short, they tell me over the phone that the noise was still there after replacing the
clutch. Now I got a stock clutch, I’m out $240 for the new one (I did get the whole kit with pressure plate, thrust washer, throwout bearing, etc.) and I still got the noise. I was really mad, and on the way to see it, I determined not to pay for the labor charges. When I got there, they apologized, told me (before I said anything) that there would be no labor charge, just for parts (they still claim the clutch was bad as well, I saw it, it had some wear, but looked serviceable).
Anyway, do you guys think I should give them another chance, or can you recommend another
place not too far from Homestead? They only charged me $300 for the labor, not sure if
I would get that cheap from another place. They want to try again for $300 and parts. The
place is only minutes from my home, and they were finished in 2 days. It's a small shop, no
waiting in an impersonal manner like it would be at a dealer.
I also wonder, what if it turns out to be the transfer case? They say they could handle that, but I don’t want to buy some gears for the transmission and then, well you know..
I really love the Jeep, but I'm almost afraid to drive it until I get this fixed. Certainly not off road! Also, I don't have a lot of money to sink into this right now. I would hate to have the Jeep sit out the winter! :cry1:
Symptoms:
I hear a rattling noise under the following circumstances:
1. The clutch is depressed while the vehicle is coasting. The noise seems like it comes from the transmission or transfercase. It does NOT sound like a throwout bearing! I can get the noise if I feather the gas just enough that I match the vehicle speed. By that, I mean there is no force on the transmission, neither accelerating or decelerating. In this instance, I can get the noise regardless of where the clutch is.
2. No noise while accelerating, decelerating. At first there was no noise in neutral, but now I’m starting to hear some then as well. I'm thinking shaft bearings about now.
3. No noise when the vehicle is not moving.
The noise has gotten worse in the last several months even though I only put 10 miles or so on it a week.
Your opinions would be appreciated!
