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Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-06-2006, 06:43 PM

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Manual Tranny Issue

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Posted By t walgamuth

your logic is compelling, but the rotella worked...

your logic is compelling, but the rotella worked fine for me.

tom w

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-05-2006, 08:41 AM

Replies: 37

Manual Tranny Issue

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Posted By t walgamuth

when i had a 275k mile 240 a couple of years ago,...

when i had a 275k mile 240 a couple of years ago, the second gear synchro was getting a bit weak. i put rotella 15w40 in the tranny and it helped a lot.

i always pause a split second on my...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-04-2006, 11:17 PM

Replies: 37

Manual Tranny Issue

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Posted By t walgamuth

changing the clutch master is a bear. ...

changing the clutch master is a bear.

bleeding them can be a bit@h!

tom w

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-04-2006, 10:28 PM

Replies: 37

Manual Tranny Issue

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Posted By t walgamuth

you have to get under the car. the shift rods...

you have to get under the car. the shift rods have plastic or rubber bushes on each end. either or both may be worn causing your loosness. the parts are readily available and easy to change but...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-04-2006, 09:20 PM

Replies: 37

Manual Tranny Issue

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Posted By t walgamuth

if it is a bleeding issue the pressure point on...

if it is a bleeding issue the pressure point on the pedal travel will be lower than normal. near or on the floor.

if it is a broken finger the pressure point will stay more or less in its normal...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-18-2006, 06:13 PM

Replies: 37

Manual Tranny Issue

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Posted By t walgamuth

a broken clutch pp finger is common on a high...

a broken clutch pp finger is common on a high mileage 240 which is town driven. in and out all the time. the fingers wear in two where the to bearing bears on the end of the finger, then the clutch...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-18-2006, 10:50 AM

Replies: 37

Manual Tranny Issue

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Posted By t walgamuth

there may be some difference but i think those...

there may be some difference but i think those years are probably interchangable. rebuilt may be available but they are so bulletproof that buying used is not that much risk.

tom w

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-18-2006, 10:25 AM

Replies: 37

Manual Tranny Issue

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Posted By t walgamuth

just fine. i wouldn't run it in a tranny that...

just fine. i wouldn't run it in a tranny that wasnt well used. but in your hot climate i might.

tom w

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-18-2006, 08:15 AM

Replies: 37

Manual Tranny Issue

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Posted By t walgamuth

on a tranny worn so much it was notchey going...

on a tranny worn so much it was notchey going into second i put in rotella 15w40 and it smoothed out.

i disagree that it is normal to have to shift into second to get into first without grinding. ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-17-2006, 07:43 PM

Replies: 37

Manual Tranny Issue

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Posted By t walgamuth

sounds like your clutch is dragging. could be a...

sounds like your clutch is dragging. could be a failed finger on your pressure plate. if that the only cure is a new pp.

or could be the clutch hydraulic not working fully.

too heavy oil, i...

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