Grinding gears.......

[TsiBoosted4G63]

I have a 92 tsi awd juts got it not to long ago. When I go into 1st it grinds very bad...sometimes it doesnt grind but then it will just pit it back out when i let off the clutch. Supposably a new act 2600 clutch was put it right before i got the car. I was told after the clutch was put it thats when it started to do that. Sometimes it will also go into gear with no problem but that is rare at this point......Looking for advice and ideas of what this could be. He said he has never had a problem with the trans at all. Will grind in reverse at times as well.....please help

[Ender81]

Have you checked/changed the fluid in the trans?

[TsiBoosted4G63]

no actually i didn't

[zerioustt]

I got ten online dollars that says the pedal needs to be adjusted and the system needs to be bled.

[twastheglow]

Have you checked/changed the fluid in the trans?

That's definately where I'd start. Flush it and refill it with Redline oils.

[SpendOne]

I got ten online dollars that says the pedal needs to be adjusted and the system needs to be bled.

Agreed...or your pedal is going bad which these cars are infamous for.

[TsiBoosted4G63]

yea I will do whatever it takes its the worst noise to possibly hear

[twastheglow]

yea I will do whatever it takes its the worst noise to possibly hear

I would be more concerned with the potential damage vs. the noise. lol But I know what you mean.

[zerioustt]

That's definately where I'd start. Flush it and refill it with Redline oils.

Its probably a good idea but its more than likely
not the problem.

He said it happened after the clutch install. Biggest thing people over look is the pedal adjustment. Biggest tranny killer ever.

[twastheglow]

Its probably a good idea but its more than likely
not the problem.

He said it happened after the clutch install. Biggest thing people over look is the pedal adjustment. Biggest tranny killer ever.

Reading>me. I skipped right over that. lol

[SoStock92]

Its probably especially noticeable when its cold, right?

Typically constant grinds are mechanical issues and not fluid, but you never know. Check to see if the clutch is full depressing.

[TsiBoosted4G63]

i did try adjusting the pedal and that did make it better. But that was about a week ago and it is starting again

[zerioustt]

Its probably especially noticeable when its cold, right?

Typically constant grinds are mechanical issues and not fluid, but you never know. Check to see if the clutch is full depressing.

He said they weren't constant. Also you leaned towards it being worse when its cold. If that's the case it would more than likely be fluid.

I'd bet its that pedal and also a flush of the clutch system and go with motul. God knows how boiled/gross that fluid is.

[TsiBoosted4G63]

yea i hear what you are saying I will try the fluids....What is the best one?

[Ender81]

Typically constant grinds are mechanical issues and not fluid, but you never know. Check to see if the clutch is full depressing.

I agree but changing the fluid would give you an idea of how much damage is being done by seeing how much crap is in there. That's a great point about the clutch.

[TsiBoosted4G63]

what is the easiest way to go first

[twastheglow]

what is the easiest way to go first

Bleed the clutch out and refill with a quality fluid...then make sure the pedal is adjusted properly...then flush and refill the tranny with quality fluid.

[TsiBoosted4G63]

alright sounds good thanks

[Ender81]

Don't forget to let us know what the results are, I am kind of curious.

[twastheglow]

Don't forget to let us know what the results are, I am kind of curious.

x2!!!

[TsiBoosted4G63]

alright i will

[gtsiawd96]

Like the others said, I would change the fluid penziol synchromesh, bg synchroshift, all good fluids recomended by the top DSM transmission rebuilders in the area. Adjusting the pedals and checking the shifter cables for proper installation.

Reverse will seem to grind a little every now and again, since it doesnt have a sychro like the 1-5 gear, the grinding or clunking is the straight cut reverse idler gear sliding up into position to engage.

The other problem with it kicking you back out of gear in first is common with worn dogteeth on the 1st gear hub/slider. Hopefully not the problem.

Good luck.

[TsiBoosted4G63]

thanks for the advice i will try everything. I hope the trans isnt ******.

[420sx]

thanks for the advice i will try everything. I hope the trans isnt ******.

Even if it is, theyre pretty easy to find used for a reasonable price, and also pretty easy to put in.

I had a harder time replacing the trans on my 240 than I did on my sisters Eclipse... oddly enough.

[TsiBoosted4G63]

if you come acrossed any let me know

[TsiBoosted4G63]

i wanna keep this thread going any more advice?

[DPancoast]

Everything has been said. At this point it's trial and error.

[cyron]

Have you checked the clutch master or slave cylinders? check the Clutch fluid, if it's low it's probably leaking somewhere...
I just did the master on my girlfriends 99 Eclipse spyder, and had to spend a little time adjusting the pedal. Her problem was very similar to yours. Check the firewall inside the car where the master cylinder comes in, if there's oil dripping down from it you have a bad master cyl...
The book says the pedal should be 6.5" from the floor & 1/4 to 1/2" of play for the 2.4l in the spyder... The 2l engines are 7" I think?
Also when you did the clutch did you replace the pilot bearing? I've seen situations when people decide not to replace them, or the old one "Won't come out", and after they mangle it they decide not to replace it.
Good Luck.

[TsiBoosted4G63]

thanks to everyone that gave input i appreciate it i will let everyone know what happens