6 speed trans help
#1
6 speed trans help
So my trans has not been catching gears under moderate to hard acceleration. Thinking it was a flywheel, I pulled the trans out and apart and discovered that the clutch and inside the bell housing was covered with a sludge or grease.
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I am thinking there is a seal or O ring from the crank- it is the only area that can leak into the trans(that I can see). That crank has a little too much play and can jiggle more than I think it should.
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The clutch was coated and ruined from this oil/grease/sludge that was almost "baked" on it like, with a consistancy of asphalt or tar.
![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Pfs7gE-ugks/UCOlU7H2YJI/AAAAAAAABdg/tzboaOp-REU/s720/IMG_1762.JPG)
Taking it to a trans shop today and will hopefully find the issue today or tomorrow.
Any ideas or has anyone else ever had this issue???![Confused](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
Edit- there has been a strange chatter sound from the trans for some months before- I am thinking it is the extra play, or wiggle, in the shaft coming out of the trans. And it would kick me out of 6th gear when I accelerated.
I am thinking there is a seal or O ring from the crank- it is the only area that can leak into the trans(that I can see). That crank has a little too much play and can jiggle more than I think it should.
The clutch was coated and ruined from this oil/grease/sludge that was almost "baked" on it like, with a consistancy of asphalt or tar.
Taking it to a trans shop today and will hopefully find the issue today or tomorrow.
Any ideas or has anyone else ever had this issue???
![Confused](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
Edit- there has been a strange chatter sound from the trans for some months before- I am thinking it is the extra play, or wiggle, in the shaft coming out of the trans. And it would kick me out of 6th gear when I accelerated.
Last edited by 95VQ30; 08-09-2012 at 05:07 AM.
#3
Thanks for giving an opinion...
No strong oil smell, it has a sludge consistency- I am hoping the seal failed- if not I may be trans shopping >.< I should know the status tonight or tomorrow morning.
Honestly after fixing this, I may sell the Max. It will be in top running condition with the mods and only some small cosmetic issues(dings, scratches, etc). I may need the money- So someone may get a great deal.
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AvxqU6Hr9gc/T0K6saZcysI/AAAAAAAAA70/dCX90Fv0Veg/s800/IMG_1256.jpg)
No strong oil smell, it has a sludge consistency- I am hoping the seal failed- if not I may be trans shopping >.< I should know the status tonight or tomorrow morning.
Honestly after fixing this, I may sell the Max. It will be in top running condition with the mods and only some small cosmetic issues(dings, scratches, etc). I may need the money- So someone may get a great deal.
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AvxqU6Hr9gc/T0K6saZcysI/AAAAAAAAA70/dCX90Fv0Veg/s800/IMG_1256.jpg)
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#4
Can you check for tranny codes in a 5th gen? That looks a lot more like oil as opposed to tranny fluid. Should just be a seal and hopefully you caught it in time. I imagine it couldn't grab any gears at high speeds because that sludge would make it slip.
#10
update- the inner bearing was shot and now they are getting into the gears/synchros and I think the 6th gear synchro will be shot.
Edit update- synchros good, both sets of bearings are shot. I'm looking at 2k+ for all the parts/ work (trans, flywheel, clutch, etc) >.<
Edit update- synchros good, both sets of bearings are shot. I'm looking at 2k+ for all the parts/ work (trans, flywheel, clutch, etc) >.<
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Last edited by 95VQ30; 08-09-2012 at 02:25 PM.
#12
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Looking over $2k in repairs- now I am having trouble finding an Exedy clutch, not the kit- just the clutch disc. Does anyone know if Nissan clutch disc will bolt up to the rest of the Exedy clutch kit(pressure plate & throw out)?
Looking over $2k in repairs- now I am having trouble finding an Exedy clutch, not the kit- just the clutch disc. Does anyone know if Nissan clutch disc will bolt up to the rest of the Exedy clutch kit(pressure plate & throw out)?
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As I mentioned in your other thread, I installed an Exedy OEM on my car recently, and the throwout bearing from the kit was the exact same part number and manufacturer as the TO bearing I bought from the dealership. The OEM clutch and PP I removed also appeared to be identical to the Exedy parts.
Last edited by StevieB; 08-09-2012 at 03:07 PM.
#14
dammn i know that feeling
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