poor shifting
05-12-2005, 07:33 AM
#11
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Re: poor shifting
Mine was doing that and is now at the Tranny shop getting new
syncronizers...warranty can be a wonderful thing...
Jeff
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:vBDge.106096$3V3.102035@edtnps89...
>I had rough shifting on my AX-15 trans. Switched from API GL-5 oil to
> GM Synchromesh. Significant improvement, especially when cold. Also
> available as Pennzoil Synchromesh: same as the GM stuff but cheaper:
>
> http://www.pennzoil.com/products/gea...cro_fluid.html
>
> The AX-15 has sintered brass synchros that don't tolerate sulfur in
> regular GL-5 90 weight oil. Better to use API GL-3 rated lubes like
> Synchromesh or Red Line MTL.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Mythic wrote:
>> Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
>> from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts alot
>> easier.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>> Thanks!
syncronizers...warranty can be a wonderful thing...
Jeff
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:vBDge.106096$3V3.102035@edtnps89...
>I had rough shifting on my AX-15 trans. Switched from API GL-5 oil to
> GM Synchromesh. Significant improvement, especially when cold. Also
> available as Pennzoil Synchromesh: same as the GM stuff but cheaper:
>
> http://www.pennzoil.com/products/gea...cro_fluid.html
>
> The AX-15 has sintered brass synchros that don't tolerate sulfur in
> regular GL-5 90 weight oil. Better to use API GL-3 rated lubes like
> Synchromesh or Red Line MTL.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Mythic wrote:
>> Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
>> from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts alot
>> easier.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>> Thanks!
05-12-2005, 07:33 AM
#12
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Posts: n/a
Re: poor shifting
Mine was doing that and is now at the Tranny shop getting new
syncronizers...warranty can be a wonderful thing...
Jeff
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:vBDge.106096$3V3.102035@edtnps89...
>I had rough shifting on my AX-15 trans. Switched from API GL-5 oil to
> GM Synchromesh. Significant improvement, especially when cold. Also
> available as Pennzoil Synchromesh: same as the GM stuff but cheaper:
>
> http://www.pennzoil.com/products/gea...cro_fluid.html
>
> The AX-15 has sintered brass synchros that don't tolerate sulfur in
> regular GL-5 90 weight oil. Better to use API GL-3 rated lubes like
> Synchromesh or Red Line MTL.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Mythic wrote:
>> Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
>> from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts alot
>> easier.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>> Thanks!
syncronizers...warranty can be a wonderful thing...
Jeff
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:vBDge.106096$3V3.102035@edtnps89...
>I had rough shifting on my AX-15 trans. Switched from API GL-5 oil to
> GM Synchromesh. Significant improvement, especially when cold. Also
> available as Pennzoil Synchromesh: same as the GM stuff but cheaper:
>
> http://www.pennzoil.com/products/gea...cro_fluid.html
>
> The AX-15 has sintered brass synchros that don't tolerate sulfur in
> regular GL-5 90 weight oil. Better to use API GL-3 rated lubes like
> Synchromesh or Red Line MTL.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Mythic wrote:
>> Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
>> from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts alot
>> easier.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>> Thanks!
05-12-2005, 07:33 AM
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: poor shifting
Mine was doing that and is now at the Tranny shop getting new
syncronizers...warranty can be a wonderful thing...
Jeff
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:vBDge.106096$3V3.102035@edtnps89...
>I had rough shifting on my AX-15 trans. Switched from API GL-5 oil to
> GM Synchromesh. Significant improvement, especially when cold. Also
> available as Pennzoil Synchromesh: same as the GM stuff but cheaper:
>
> http://www.pennzoil.com/products/gea...cro_fluid.html
>
> The AX-15 has sintered brass synchros that don't tolerate sulfur in
> regular GL-5 90 weight oil. Better to use API GL-3 rated lubes like
> Synchromesh or Red Line MTL.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Mythic wrote:
>> Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
>> from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts alot
>> easier.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>> Thanks!
syncronizers...warranty can be a wonderful thing...
Jeff
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:vBDge.106096$3V3.102035@edtnps89...
>I had rough shifting on my AX-15 trans. Switched from API GL-5 oil to
> GM Synchromesh. Significant improvement, especially when cold. Also
> available as Pennzoil Synchromesh: same as the GM stuff but cheaper:
>
> http://www.pennzoil.com/products/gea...cro_fluid.html
>
> The AX-15 has sintered brass synchros that don't tolerate sulfur in
> regular GL-5 90 weight oil. Better to use API GL-3 rated lubes like
> Synchromesh or Red Line MTL.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Mythic wrote:
>> Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
>> from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts alot
>> easier.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>> Thanks!
05-12-2005, 09:01 AM
#14
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Posts: n/a
Re: poor shifting
Low gear oil would be my first guess and water inside the second.
The TJ tranny has no high water vent so they easily can get filled with
water if you go too deep.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Mythic wrote:
>
> Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
> from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts
> alot easier.
>
> Any ideas?
> Thanks!
The TJ tranny has no high water vent so they easily can get filled with
water if you go too deep.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Mythic wrote:
>
> Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
> from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts
> alot easier.
>
> Any ideas?
> Thanks!
05-12-2005, 09:01 AM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: poor shifting
Low gear oil would be my first guess and water inside the second.
The TJ tranny has no high water vent so they easily can get filled with
water if you go too deep.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Mythic wrote:
>
> Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
> from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts
> alot easier.
>
> Any ideas?
> Thanks!
The TJ tranny has no high water vent so they easily can get filled with
water if you go too deep.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Mythic wrote:
>
> Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
> from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts
> alot easier.
>
> Any ideas?
> Thanks!
05-12-2005, 09:01 AM
#16
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: poor shifting
Low gear oil would be my first guess and water inside the second.
The TJ tranny has no high water vent so they easily can get filled with
water if you go too deep.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Mythic wrote:
>
> Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
> from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts
> alot easier.
>
> Any ideas?
> Thanks!
The TJ tranny has no high water vent so they easily can get filled with
water if you go too deep.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Mythic wrote:
>
> Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
> from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts
> alot easier.
>
> Any ideas?
> Thanks!
05-12-2005, 09:01 AM
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: poor shifting
Low gear oil would be my first guess and water inside the second.
The TJ tranny has no high water vent so they easily can get filled with
water if you go too deep.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Mythic wrote:
>
> Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
> from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts
> alot easier.
>
> Any ideas?
> Thanks!
The TJ tranny has no high water vent so they easily can get filled with
water if you go too deep.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Mythic wrote:
>
> Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
> from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts
> alot easier.
>
> Any ideas?
> Thanks!
05-12-2005, 11:52 AM
#18
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Re: poor shifting
My '99 was the same... I switched to Redline synthetic and it's been
much better.
Dave
On Thu, 12 May 2005 00:31:31 -0400, Mythic <none@none.ca> wrote:
>Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
>from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts
>alot easier.
>
>Any ideas?
>Thanks!
much better.
Dave
On Thu, 12 May 2005 00:31:31 -0400, Mythic <none@none.ca> wrote:
>Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
>from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts
>alot easier.
>
>Any ideas?
>Thanks!
05-12-2005, 11:52 AM
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: poor shifting
My '99 was the same... I switched to Redline synthetic and it's been
much better.
Dave
On Thu, 12 May 2005 00:31:31 -0400, Mythic <none@none.ca> wrote:
>Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
>from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts
>alot easier.
>
>Any ideas?
>Thanks!
much better.
Dave
On Thu, 12 May 2005 00:31:31 -0400, Mythic <none@none.ca> wrote:
>Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
>from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts
>alot easier.
>
>Any ideas?
>Thanks!
05-12-2005, 11:52 AM
#20
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: poor shifting
My '99 was the same... I switched to Redline synthetic and it's been
much better.
Dave
On Thu, 12 May 2005 00:31:31 -0400, Mythic <none@none.ca> wrote:
>Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
>from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts
>alot easier.
>
>Any ideas?
>Thanks!
much better.
Dave
On Thu, 12 May 2005 00:31:31 -0400, Mythic <none@none.ca> wrote:
>Hey all, when my 97 jeep tj (5spd manual) is cold, it's hard to shift
>from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. Once it's warmed up a bit, it shifts
>alot easier.
>
>Any ideas?
>Thanks!