AX15 transmission
#21
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Re: AX15 transmission
The '94 year model four cylinder manual sported an external slave cylinder
clutch housing upgrade. Since you are going to have to replace the
transmission one way or another, I would look into upgrading the clutch
housing and slave unit to the new design at the same time. Perhaps you can
find everything you need at a recycling yard. I have a '95 with the 2.5
liter engine and AX-5 transmission. It is going on eighty thousand miles
with no problem, except for some reluctance to down shift into second in
cold weather.
I had a '61 Volvo with similar symptoms to your Jeep. It turns out that a
previous owner had assembled the transmission incorrectly! A "seriously
blocked shift" and whining sounds like something broken. Whining is usually
a bad gear, bearing or both, and the cost of parts to rebuild the
transmission will probably make you cry. These transmissions require
special tools and precise clearances to be rebuilt properly, and in my
opinion a professional rebuild is likely to be cheaper, in the long run,
than an amateur attempt.
Earle
<fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:1118389432.915558.258980@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Both Chilton and the Quadratec catalog seem to indicate a AX-15 with
> the AX-5 being models earlier to 91. Bill had some good comments.
> However, I had the master cylinder and slave replaced sometime back.
> Drat... that was the internal version too! Actually, over pumping the
> clutch to compensate for a slave cylinder on its last legs cost me that
> master cylinder, so I was told.
>
> The problem is consistent with 2-3 shifts. It is a seriously blocked
> shift. Rev'ing between gears does not help. I also have a transmission
> whine and grind that I will partially right off to a disintegrating
> transmission mount.
>
> Geez... a professional rebuild may cost me a fortune. With the price of
> vehicules these days, I might need to get burying in 'ye old YJ.
> Thanks!
>
> Fabe
>
clutch housing upgrade. Since you are going to have to replace the
transmission one way or another, I would look into upgrading the clutch
housing and slave unit to the new design at the same time. Perhaps you can
find everything you need at a recycling yard. I have a '95 with the 2.5
liter engine and AX-5 transmission. It is going on eighty thousand miles
with no problem, except for some reluctance to down shift into second in
cold weather.
I had a '61 Volvo with similar symptoms to your Jeep. It turns out that a
previous owner had assembled the transmission incorrectly! A "seriously
blocked shift" and whining sounds like something broken. Whining is usually
a bad gear, bearing or both, and the cost of parts to rebuild the
transmission will probably make you cry. These transmissions require
special tools and precise clearances to be rebuilt properly, and in my
opinion a professional rebuild is likely to be cheaper, in the long run,
than an amateur attempt.
Earle
<fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:1118389432.915558.258980@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Both Chilton and the Quadratec catalog seem to indicate a AX-15 with
> the AX-5 being models earlier to 91. Bill had some good comments.
> However, I had the master cylinder and slave replaced sometime back.
> Drat... that was the internal version too! Actually, over pumping the
> clutch to compensate for a slave cylinder on its last legs cost me that
> master cylinder, so I was told.
>
> The problem is consistent with 2-3 shifts. It is a seriously blocked
> shift. Rev'ing between gears does not help. I also have a transmission
> whine and grind that I will partially right off to a disintegrating
> transmission mount.
>
> Geez... a professional rebuild may cost me a fortune. With the price of
> vehicules these days, I might need to get burying in 'ye old YJ.
> Thanks!
>
> Fabe
>
#22
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Re: AX15 transmission
On Fri, 10 Jun 2005 07:43:52 UTC "fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca"
<fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> Both Chilton and the Quadratec catalog seem to indicate a AX-15 with
> the AX-5 being models earlier to 91. Bill had some good comments.
> However, I had the master cylinder and slave replaced sometime back.
> Drat... that was the internal version too! Actually, over pumping the
> clutch to compensate for a slave cylinder on its last legs cost me that
> master cylinder, so I was told.
>
> The problem is consistent with 2-3 shifts. It is a seriously blocked
> shift. Rev'ing between gears does not help. I also have a transmission
> whine and grind that I will partially right off to a disintegrating
> transmission mount.
>
> Geez... a professional rebuild may cost me a fortune. With the price of
> vehicules these days, I might need to get burying in 'ye old YJ.
> Thanks!
Just for grins, call or email the guys at SoonerJeep.com - addresses
are on that website, AIR. While they have a reputatation of being a
bit proud of their stuff, I found them to be pretty reasonable. You
may be able to get a rebuilt tranny cheaper than having yours rebuilt
locally - I know the AX15 I bought from them was cheaper than any
rebuild estimates I've seen, even with shipping charges added in. The
shipping will probably tip the balance on the cost. I was replacing a
BA10/5 so I didn't even have a core.
Personal opinion, but I had a good experience with them. Good support
and followup with folks that seemed to know what they were doing (and
specializing in Jeeps).
--
Will Honea
<fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> Both Chilton and the Quadratec catalog seem to indicate a AX-15 with
> the AX-5 being models earlier to 91. Bill had some good comments.
> However, I had the master cylinder and slave replaced sometime back.
> Drat... that was the internal version too! Actually, over pumping the
> clutch to compensate for a slave cylinder on its last legs cost me that
> master cylinder, so I was told.
>
> The problem is consistent with 2-3 shifts. It is a seriously blocked
> shift. Rev'ing between gears does not help. I also have a transmission
> whine and grind that I will partially right off to a disintegrating
> transmission mount.
>
> Geez... a professional rebuild may cost me a fortune. With the price of
> vehicules these days, I might need to get burying in 'ye old YJ.
> Thanks!
Just for grins, call or email the guys at SoonerJeep.com - addresses
are on that website, AIR. While they have a reputatation of being a
bit proud of their stuff, I found them to be pretty reasonable. You
may be able to get a rebuilt tranny cheaper than having yours rebuilt
locally - I know the AX15 I bought from them was cheaper than any
rebuild estimates I've seen, even with shipping charges added in. The
shipping will probably tip the balance on the cost. I was replacing a
BA10/5 so I didn't even have a core.
Personal opinion, but I had a good experience with them. Good support
and followup with folks that seemed to know what they were doing (and
specializing in Jeeps).
--
Will Honea
#23
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Re: AX15 transmission
On Fri, 10 Jun 2005 07:43:52 UTC "fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca"
<fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> Both Chilton and the Quadratec catalog seem to indicate a AX-15 with
> the AX-5 being models earlier to 91. Bill had some good comments.
> However, I had the master cylinder and slave replaced sometime back.
> Drat... that was the internal version too! Actually, over pumping the
> clutch to compensate for a slave cylinder on its last legs cost me that
> master cylinder, so I was told.
>
> The problem is consistent with 2-3 shifts. It is a seriously blocked
> shift. Rev'ing between gears does not help. I also have a transmission
> whine and grind that I will partially right off to a disintegrating
> transmission mount.
>
> Geez... a professional rebuild may cost me a fortune. With the price of
> vehicules these days, I might need to get burying in 'ye old YJ.
> Thanks!
Just for grins, call or email the guys at SoonerJeep.com - addresses
are on that website, AIR. While they have a reputatation of being a
bit proud of their stuff, I found them to be pretty reasonable. You
may be able to get a rebuilt tranny cheaper than having yours rebuilt
locally - I know the AX15 I bought from them was cheaper than any
rebuild estimates I've seen, even with shipping charges added in. The
shipping will probably tip the balance on the cost. I was replacing a
BA10/5 so I didn't even have a core.
Personal opinion, but I had a good experience with them. Good support
and followup with folks that seemed to know what they were doing (and
specializing in Jeeps).
--
Will Honea
<fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> Both Chilton and the Quadratec catalog seem to indicate a AX-15 with
> the AX-5 being models earlier to 91. Bill had some good comments.
> However, I had the master cylinder and slave replaced sometime back.
> Drat... that was the internal version too! Actually, over pumping the
> clutch to compensate for a slave cylinder on its last legs cost me that
> master cylinder, so I was told.
>
> The problem is consistent with 2-3 shifts. It is a seriously blocked
> shift. Rev'ing between gears does not help. I also have a transmission
> whine and grind that I will partially right off to a disintegrating
> transmission mount.
>
> Geez... a professional rebuild may cost me a fortune. With the price of
> vehicules these days, I might need to get burying in 'ye old YJ.
> Thanks!
Just for grins, call or email the guys at SoonerJeep.com - addresses
are on that website, AIR. While they have a reputatation of being a
bit proud of their stuff, I found them to be pretty reasonable. You
may be able to get a rebuilt tranny cheaper than having yours rebuilt
locally - I know the AX15 I bought from them was cheaper than any
rebuild estimates I've seen, even with shipping charges added in. The
shipping will probably tip the balance on the cost. I was replacing a
BA10/5 so I didn't even have a core.
Personal opinion, but I had a good experience with them. Good support
and followup with folks that seemed to know what they were doing (and
specializing in Jeeps).
--
Will Honea
#24
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Re: AX15 transmission
On Fri, 10 Jun 2005 07:43:52 UTC "fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca"
<fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> Both Chilton and the Quadratec catalog seem to indicate a AX-15 with
> the AX-5 being models earlier to 91. Bill had some good comments.
> However, I had the master cylinder and slave replaced sometime back.
> Drat... that was the internal version too! Actually, over pumping the
> clutch to compensate for a slave cylinder on its last legs cost me that
> master cylinder, so I was told.
>
> The problem is consistent with 2-3 shifts. It is a seriously blocked
> shift. Rev'ing between gears does not help. I also have a transmission
> whine and grind that I will partially right off to a disintegrating
> transmission mount.
>
> Geez... a professional rebuild may cost me a fortune. With the price of
> vehicules these days, I might need to get burying in 'ye old YJ.
> Thanks!
Just for grins, call or email the guys at SoonerJeep.com - addresses
are on that website, AIR. While they have a reputatation of being a
bit proud of their stuff, I found them to be pretty reasonable. You
may be able to get a rebuilt tranny cheaper than having yours rebuilt
locally - I know the AX15 I bought from them was cheaper than any
rebuild estimates I've seen, even with shipping charges added in. The
shipping will probably tip the balance on the cost. I was replacing a
BA10/5 so I didn't even have a core.
Personal opinion, but I had a good experience with them. Good support
and followup with folks that seemed to know what they were doing (and
specializing in Jeeps).
--
Will Honea
<fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> Both Chilton and the Quadratec catalog seem to indicate a AX-15 with
> the AX-5 being models earlier to 91. Bill had some good comments.
> However, I had the master cylinder and slave replaced sometime back.
> Drat... that was the internal version too! Actually, over pumping the
> clutch to compensate for a slave cylinder on its last legs cost me that
> master cylinder, so I was told.
>
> The problem is consistent with 2-3 shifts. It is a seriously blocked
> shift. Rev'ing between gears does not help. I also have a transmission
> whine and grind that I will partially right off to a disintegrating
> transmission mount.
>
> Geez... a professional rebuild may cost me a fortune. With the price of
> vehicules these days, I might need to get burying in 'ye old YJ.
> Thanks!
Just for grins, call or email the guys at SoonerJeep.com - addresses
are on that website, AIR. While they have a reputatation of being a
bit proud of their stuff, I found them to be pretty reasonable. You
may be able to get a rebuilt tranny cheaper than having yours rebuilt
locally - I know the AX15 I bought from them was cheaper than any
rebuild estimates I've seen, even with shipping charges added in. The
shipping will probably tip the balance on the cost. I was replacing a
BA10/5 so I didn't even have a core.
Personal opinion, but I had a good experience with them. Good support
and followup with folks that seemed to know what they were doing (and
specializing in Jeeps).
--
Will Honea
#25
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Re: AX15 transmission
On Fri, 10 Jun 2005 07:43:52 UTC "fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca"
<fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> Both Chilton and the Quadratec catalog seem to indicate a AX-15 with
> the AX-5 being models earlier to 91. Bill had some good comments.
> However, I had the master cylinder and slave replaced sometime back.
> Drat... that was the internal version too! Actually, over pumping the
> clutch to compensate for a slave cylinder on its last legs cost me that
> master cylinder, so I was told.
>
> The problem is consistent with 2-3 shifts. It is a seriously blocked
> shift. Rev'ing between gears does not help. I also have a transmission
> whine and grind that I will partially right off to a disintegrating
> transmission mount.
>
> Geez... a professional rebuild may cost me a fortune. With the price of
> vehicules these days, I might need to get burying in 'ye old YJ.
> Thanks!
Just for grins, call or email the guys at SoonerJeep.com - addresses
are on that website, AIR. While they have a reputatation of being a
bit proud of their stuff, I found them to be pretty reasonable. You
may be able to get a rebuilt tranny cheaper than having yours rebuilt
locally - I know the AX15 I bought from them was cheaper than any
rebuild estimates I've seen, even with shipping charges added in. The
shipping will probably tip the balance on the cost. I was replacing a
BA10/5 so I didn't even have a core.
Personal opinion, but I had a good experience with them. Good support
and followup with folks that seemed to know what they were doing (and
specializing in Jeeps).
--
Will Honea
<fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> Both Chilton and the Quadratec catalog seem to indicate a AX-15 with
> the AX-5 being models earlier to 91. Bill had some good comments.
> However, I had the master cylinder and slave replaced sometime back.
> Drat... that was the internal version too! Actually, over pumping the
> clutch to compensate for a slave cylinder on its last legs cost me that
> master cylinder, so I was told.
>
> The problem is consistent with 2-3 shifts. It is a seriously blocked
> shift. Rev'ing between gears does not help. I also have a transmission
> whine and grind that I will partially right off to a disintegrating
> transmission mount.
>
> Geez... a professional rebuild may cost me a fortune. With the price of
> vehicules these days, I might need to get burying in 'ye old YJ.
> Thanks!
Just for grins, call or email the guys at SoonerJeep.com - addresses
are on that website, AIR. While they have a reputatation of being a
bit proud of their stuff, I found them to be pretty reasonable. You
may be able to get a rebuilt tranny cheaper than having yours rebuilt
locally - I know the AX15 I bought from them was cheaper than any
rebuild estimates I've seen, even with shipping charges added in. The
shipping will probably tip the balance on the cost. I was replacing a
BA10/5 so I didn't even have a core.
Personal opinion, but I had a good experience with them. Good support
and followup with folks that seemed to know what they were doing (and
specializing in Jeeps).
--
Will Honea
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Re: AX15 transmission
I am converted (so to speak) in that I believe all are right in that I
have an AX-5. Yes, the following year brought the slave cylinder
outside. Hmmm... this job only sensibly ends up in a new pressure plate
and clutch disk. Gee... "fun" were the days when hoisting my standard
into my 86 Mustang let it fall in my face. You little &%$# !!!! was all
that was needed to go into Hercules mode to mate that beast into place.
I would like to know what special tools are? I can borrow a digital
caliper, that I am sure. There is a machine shop at the end of the
street for an odd disassembly and a close college is a mechanical eng,
making any attempts by this 'sparkie' not totally prone to my final
destiny of buying a horse.
I will attempt the unthinkable and try to sweet talk the dealer into a
full set of torque/clearance specs. My father knows the dealers parts
man. The 'theory of relativity' (who you know) makes normal/amateur
jobs less begine.
Another a silly question, could a shifting fork have been damaged by
over compensating (or feeling in gear) for the problem I am describing?
This problem "comes and goes".
Fabe
have an AX-5. Yes, the following year brought the slave cylinder
outside. Hmmm... this job only sensibly ends up in a new pressure plate
and clutch disk. Gee... "fun" were the days when hoisting my standard
into my 86 Mustang let it fall in my face. You little &%$# !!!! was all
that was needed to go into Hercules mode to mate that beast into place.
I would like to know what special tools are? I can borrow a digital
caliper, that I am sure. There is a machine shop at the end of the
street for an odd disassembly and a close college is a mechanical eng,
making any attempts by this 'sparkie' not totally prone to my final
destiny of buying a horse.
I will attempt the unthinkable and try to sweet talk the dealer into a
full set of torque/clearance specs. My father knows the dealers parts
man. The 'theory of relativity' (who you know) makes normal/amateur
jobs less begine.
Another a silly question, could a shifting fork have been damaged by
over compensating (or feeling in gear) for the problem I am describing?
This problem "comes and goes".
Fabe
#27
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Re: AX15 transmission
I am converted (so to speak) in that I believe all are right in that I
have an AX-5. Yes, the following year brought the slave cylinder
outside. Hmmm... this job only sensibly ends up in a new pressure plate
and clutch disk. Gee... "fun" were the days when hoisting my standard
into my 86 Mustang let it fall in my face. You little &%$# !!!! was all
that was needed to go into Hercules mode to mate that beast into place.
I would like to know what special tools are? I can borrow a digital
caliper, that I am sure. There is a machine shop at the end of the
street for an odd disassembly and a close college is a mechanical eng,
making any attempts by this 'sparkie' not totally prone to my final
destiny of buying a horse.
I will attempt the unthinkable and try to sweet talk the dealer into a
full set of torque/clearance specs. My father knows the dealers parts
man. The 'theory of relativity' (who you know) makes normal/amateur
jobs less begine.
Another a silly question, could a shifting fork have been damaged by
over compensating (or feeling in gear) for the problem I am describing?
This problem "comes and goes".
Fabe
have an AX-5. Yes, the following year brought the slave cylinder
outside. Hmmm... this job only sensibly ends up in a new pressure plate
and clutch disk. Gee... "fun" were the days when hoisting my standard
into my 86 Mustang let it fall in my face. You little &%$# !!!! was all
that was needed to go into Hercules mode to mate that beast into place.
I would like to know what special tools are? I can borrow a digital
caliper, that I am sure. There is a machine shop at the end of the
street for an odd disassembly and a close college is a mechanical eng,
making any attempts by this 'sparkie' not totally prone to my final
destiny of buying a horse.
I will attempt the unthinkable and try to sweet talk the dealer into a
full set of torque/clearance specs. My father knows the dealers parts
man. The 'theory of relativity' (who you know) makes normal/amateur
jobs less begine.
Another a silly question, could a shifting fork have been damaged by
over compensating (or feeling in gear) for the problem I am describing?
This problem "comes and goes".
Fabe
#28
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Re: AX15 transmission
I am converted (so to speak) in that I believe all are right in that I
have an AX-5. Yes, the following year brought the slave cylinder
outside. Hmmm... this job only sensibly ends up in a new pressure plate
and clutch disk. Gee... "fun" were the days when hoisting my standard
into my 86 Mustang let it fall in my face. You little &%$# !!!! was all
that was needed to go into Hercules mode to mate that beast into place.
I would like to know what special tools are? I can borrow a digital
caliper, that I am sure. There is a machine shop at the end of the
street for an odd disassembly and a close college is a mechanical eng,
making any attempts by this 'sparkie' not totally prone to my final
destiny of buying a horse.
I will attempt the unthinkable and try to sweet talk the dealer into a
full set of torque/clearance specs. My father knows the dealers parts
man. The 'theory of relativity' (who you know) makes normal/amateur
jobs less begine.
Another a silly question, could a shifting fork have been damaged by
over compensating (or feeling in gear) for the problem I am describing?
This problem "comes and goes".
Fabe
have an AX-5. Yes, the following year brought the slave cylinder
outside. Hmmm... this job only sensibly ends up in a new pressure plate
and clutch disk. Gee... "fun" were the days when hoisting my standard
into my 86 Mustang let it fall in my face. You little &%$# !!!! was all
that was needed to go into Hercules mode to mate that beast into place.
I would like to know what special tools are? I can borrow a digital
caliper, that I am sure. There is a machine shop at the end of the
street for an odd disassembly and a close college is a mechanical eng,
making any attempts by this 'sparkie' not totally prone to my final
destiny of buying a horse.
I will attempt the unthinkable and try to sweet talk the dealer into a
full set of torque/clearance specs. My father knows the dealers parts
man. The 'theory of relativity' (who you know) makes normal/amateur
jobs less begine.
Another a silly question, could a shifting fork have been damaged by
over compensating (or feeling in gear) for the problem I am describing?
This problem "comes and goes".
Fabe
#29
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Re: AX15 transmission
I am converted (so to speak) in that I believe all are right in that I
have an AX-5. Yes, the following year brought the slave cylinder
outside. Hmmm... this job only sensibly ends up in a new pressure plate
and clutch disk. Gee... "fun" were the days when hoisting my standard
into my 86 Mustang let it fall in my face. You little &%$# !!!! was all
that was needed to go into Hercules mode to mate that beast into place.
I would like to know what special tools are? I can borrow a digital
caliper, that I am sure. There is a machine shop at the end of the
street for an odd disassembly and a close college is a mechanical eng,
making any attempts by this 'sparkie' not totally prone to my final
destiny of buying a horse.
I will attempt the unthinkable and try to sweet talk the dealer into a
full set of torque/clearance specs. My father knows the dealers parts
man. The 'theory of relativity' (who you know) makes normal/amateur
jobs less begine.
Another a silly question, could a shifting fork have been damaged by
over compensating (or feeling in gear) for the problem I am describing?
This problem "comes and goes".
Fabe
have an AX-5. Yes, the following year brought the slave cylinder
outside. Hmmm... this job only sensibly ends up in a new pressure plate
and clutch disk. Gee... "fun" were the days when hoisting my standard
into my 86 Mustang let it fall in my face. You little &%$# !!!! was all
that was needed to go into Hercules mode to mate that beast into place.
I would like to know what special tools are? I can borrow a digital
caliper, that I am sure. There is a machine shop at the end of the
street for an odd disassembly and a close college is a mechanical eng,
making any attempts by this 'sparkie' not totally prone to my final
destiny of buying a horse.
I will attempt the unthinkable and try to sweet talk the dealer into a
full set of torque/clearance specs. My father knows the dealers parts
man. The 'theory of relativity' (who you know) makes normal/amateur
jobs less begine.
Another a silly question, could a shifting fork have been damaged by
over compensating (or feeling in gear) for the problem I am describing?
This problem "comes and goes".
Fabe
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Re: AX15 transmission
Mechanics and physicians hate problems that come and go. One thing to try
is to replace the fluid with high quality synthetic manual transmission
fluid of the proper weight. That is API/GL5 75W90. This looks like a good
bet
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=400117. I
used the Mobil 1 offering from Checkers in my YJ, and it did all right.
When I was younger I was told that all you need in addition to ordinary
mechanic's tools is "good snap ring pliers and a brass drift". The service
manual from Jeep/Mopar will have all the special tools, clearances, and
specs. The source for the special tools is Miller Special Tools. Your Jeep
dealer will have their phone number. Many special tools can be made or
approximated with materials at hand, but some are impossible. If you get
the Miller Special Tools catalog, take a look at the kit for setting up Dana
axles. It is real slick and chances are you will need or want it in the
future.
A mechanical engineer is not the same as a technician who has rebuilt
several manual transmissions already. If there is really a transmission
problem, that is who you will need.
Earle
"Mi vida...es un merengue." Olga Tañón
<fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:1118731508.919876.288690@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> I am converted (so to speak) in that I believe all are right in that I
> have an AX-5. Yes, the following year brought the slave cylinder
> outside. Hmmm... this job only sensibly ends up in a new pressure plate
> and clutch disk. Gee... "fun" were the days when hoisting my standard
> into my 86 Mustang let it fall in my face. You little &%$# !!!! was all
> that was needed to go into Hercules mode to mate that beast into place.
>
>
> I would like to know what special tools are? I can borrow a digital
> caliper, that I am sure. There is a machine shop at the end of the
> street for an odd disassembly and a close college is a mechanical eng,
> making any attempts by this 'sparkie' not totally prone to my final
> destiny of buying a horse.
>
> I will attempt the unthinkable and try to sweet talk the dealer into a
> full set of torque/clearance specs. My father knows the dealers parts
> man. The 'theory of relativity' (who you know) makes normal/amateur
> jobs less begine.
>
> Another a silly question, could a shifting fork have been damaged by
> over compensating (or feeling in gear) for the problem I am describing?
> This problem "comes and goes".
>
> Fabe
>
is to replace the fluid with high quality synthetic manual transmission
fluid of the proper weight. That is API/GL5 75W90. This looks like a good
bet
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=400117. I
used the Mobil 1 offering from Checkers in my YJ, and it did all right.
When I was younger I was told that all you need in addition to ordinary
mechanic's tools is "good snap ring pliers and a brass drift". The service
manual from Jeep/Mopar will have all the special tools, clearances, and
specs. The source for the special tools is Miller Special Tools. Your Jeep
dealer will have their phone number. Many special tools can be made or
approximated with materials at hand, but some are impossible. If you get
the Miller Special Tools catalog, take a look at the kit for setting up Dana
axles. It is real slick and chances are you will need or want it in the
future.
A mechanical engineer is not the same as a technician who has rebuilt
several manual transmissions already. If there is really a transmission
problem, that is who you will need.
Earle
"Mi vida...es un merengue." Olga Tañón
<fabian_hartery@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
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> I am converted (so to speak) in that I believe all are right in that I
> have an AX-5. Yes, the following year brought the slave cylinder
> outside. Hmmm... this job only sensibly ends up in a new pressure plate
> and clutch disk. Gee... "fun" were the days when hoisting my standard
> into my 86 Mustang let it fall in my face. You little &%$# !!!! was all
> that was needed to go into Hercules mode to mate that beast into place.
>
>
> I would like to know what special tools are? I can borrow a digital
> caliper, that I am sure. There is a machine shop at the end of the
> street for an odd disassembly and a close college is a mechanical eng,
> making any attempts by this 'sparkie' not totally prone to my final
> destiny of buying a horse.
>
> I will attempt the unthinkable and try to sweet talk the dealer into a
> full set of torque/clearance specs. My father knows the dealers parts
> man. The 'theory of relativity' (who you know) makes normal/amateur
> jobs less begine.
>
> Another a silly question, could a shifting fork have been damaged by
> over compensating (or feeling in gear) for the problem I am describing?
> This problem "comes and goes".
>
> Fabe
>