Trans Grinds when Shifting

[samitoy]

I have a 91 Toyota 4 runner 5 speed that grinds in every gear. It seam to me that the warmer the runner gets the less it grinds. I have replaced the slave cylinder and still have the same problem maybe got worse.

Does anyone have any idea of my problem and could you give me suggestions???

 

[Caleb]

clutch or syncros (are toy trannies syncro'd at all???)

 

[samitoy]

I was thinking a pressure plate but the the clutch doesn't slip at all. I'm not shore if it has syncros or not???

 

[rockdog]

If the oil level is full and the clutch is fully disengauging. I'd say it's syncros. Yes it has em.

 

[samitoy]

So in other words I should start looking for another Trans???

 

[81Ramchargerman]

So in other words I should start looking for another Trans???

No I am pretty sure you can just replace the synchro mesh...

 

[Meat_]

How many miles? Do you ever shift without a clutch? Whatever the answers, it's most likely the syncros.

 

[samitoy]

It grinds even if I try to speed shift it.

It's got 212,000 miles.

I don't know the first thing about replacing the syncro mesh. I is hard??? Would it take special tools??? What do you think the cost would be???

thanks,

 

[Meat_]

If you've been shifting without the clutch, it IS your syncro's and that's WHY they are toast.

 

[onetuff76]

syncros for sure. manual trannys aren't that hard to rebuild. just pop it and have at it. Shouldn't take any special tools.

 

[samitoy]

This was a problem when I bought this runner!!!

where could I find new syncro meshs at???

 

[rockdog]

I'd bet you can find a used trany for less than the syncros will cost you from the dealer. ( probly the only place you'll find em) If you do decide to do it make sure you've got a well detailed manual. Because it really sucks to have a pile of ball bearings on the bench and not know where they came from or know how to get em back in.

 

[samitoy]

I think I will go with Rockdogs idea. I found a Trans for $175.

Thanks for everbodys help on this thread!!!

 

[onetuff76]

you should be able to get a trans rebuild kit for like $150 that will include the new syncros. personally i'd rebuild then you're basically getting a new tranny

 

[rockdog]

you should be able to get a trans rebuild kit for like $150 that will include the new syncros. personally i'd rebuild then you're basically getting a new tranny

Priced toy parts lately? Everything for them is usually double what you pay for chev, ford ,dodge parts.

 

[onetuff76]

can't say I have but typically you can pick up a rebuild kit from a place like tourist transmissions for about $150

 

[samitoy]

I think I will price out the rebiuld kit if the price is not reasonable then I will just buy the used one that I found for $175.

The sound of a new one is a great idea but I don't know if I could handle the mass confusion of rebuilding a Trans.