Transaxle issue, Think I have a broken transaxle |
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Transaxle issue, Think I have a broken transaxle |
david63 |
May 26 2014, 04:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 9-August 09 From: Parker Colorado Member No.: 10,653 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Looking for input here. Driving the 914-6 (3.0 w/side shift 901) this afternoon in 4th gear when I heard a "noise" or whine and smelled something "warm". Of course I slowed down and it did not occur again at low speeds. I was close to home so I got to the driveway and stopped to look into the problem. At this point the shifter would not move and when I let the clutch out it makes a unpleasant grinding noise. I had the wife steer and I pushed it into the garage.
A little background. The car has always had a little grind going into first and I noticed a little more "grind" than usual today if that means anything. I think it is serious because of the sound and odor thing. Possibly just a shifter thing? Probably not? Planning on pulling it and having it rebuilt most likely? Ideas? |
david63 |
Jun 15 2014, 05:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 9-August 09 From: Parker Colorado Member No.: 10,653 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
That is what my mechanic also said. I drove from Midland to Ft Worth (Benbrook actually) yesterday and he let me assist or observe anyway the tear down.
He knows the guy that built the trans and it was well done otherwise but sure is too bad about that bolt. Rich (the mechanic) did a through, showed me the "C" first gear and scrounged through all his stuff to replace the rear cover and reassemble the trans while I was there. Paid the piper and drove the 4.5 hrs back to Midland. Full day for sure can't beat the service. Hope all is well now. While the car is out of service I went ahead and sent the rear calipers to PMB (passenger side had a small leak). You know what happens when a 914 goes on jack stands Attached image(s) |
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