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]

Originally Posted by Ender81

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]

Originally Posted by zerioustt

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]

Originally Posted by TsiBoosted4G63

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]

Originally Posted by twastheglow

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]

Originally Posted by zerioustt

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by SoStock92

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]

Originally Posted by TsiBoosted4G63

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]

Originally Posted by Ender81

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

x2!!!