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Old Aug 18, 2001 | 06:13 AM
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Default Trans noise, how bad?

My 77 has started makin a new noise, and I am wondering what I am in for.
If I nail it in first, sometimes second, it makes a grinding noise. Sort of sounds like I am dragging an exhaust pipe across the pavement. I had the fluid changed to synthetic when the car was inspected but it made no difference. Is this a clutch issue or the trans? It is a wide ratio 4 speed.
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Old Aug 18, 2001 | 02:07 PM
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Could be your motor mount is giving way and what you're hearing is the fan hitting the shroud. Just a guess.
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Old Aug 18, 2001 | 11:58 PM
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Default Re: Trans noise, how bad? (Jim 77)

If the mount broke the yoke could be hitting the floor tunnel. Had that happen on my firebird.

I only use poly mounts now because of that experience.
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