ZF Transmission noise
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Heel & Toe
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From: Austin TX
ZF Transmission noise
Just got the new clutch in and works great except when turning a corner. I hear a noise like if the drive shaft was rubbing on something but I ruled that out when I go it to do the same thing at idle. The noise is the worst when turning left and accelerating. Any thoughts would be helpful before I take the trany out and search for the problem. 1992, ZF 6 speed, 64,000miles. New RAM 300 series clutch, release bearing and pilot bearing.
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Re: ZF Transmission noise (edward1006)
You may not have the C beam properly connected. If you are getting any vertical movement of your shifter, it'a a tell tale indicator of that problem. Make sure it's dead on aligned and torqued properly. Don't over torque it or you will blow out the bearing in your ZF.
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Heel & Toe
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Re: ZF Transmission noise (h rocks)
h rocks,
I'm not sure what you mean by verticle movement in the shifter could you be more specific? It does shift nicely into all gears. But I think that I should take a look at the c-beam to make sure that it is alighned properly.
I'm not sure what you mean by verticle movement in the shifter could you be more specific? It does shift nicely into all gears. But I think that I should take a look at the c-beam to make sure that it is alighned properly.
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Re: ZF Transmission noise (edward1006)
What Hrocks is getting at, is does the shift **** move up and down throttle on/throttle off? If the shifter is moving up and down vertically, then the C beam bolts are very likely loose. If everything is loose enough, you could have the driveshaft rubbing on the C beam. The fact that it rubs most consistently when turning left makes me think the C beam is the problem, as the C beam is goes around the right side of the driveshaft.
