C5 manual transmission issue
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C5 manual transmission issue
I have a 2002 C5 6-speed with 339,000 miles on it. (Picked it up brand new at the National Corvette Museum in 02).
There's something wrong with the transmission -- a few months ago I was driving along when a high-pitched zinging noise started.
I brought the car to a stop. After trying the gears I found that 1,2,3 would work fine -- the zinging was in 4,5,6 and it wouldn't pull.
Anyone have any ideas what it could be?
Thanks
George Watson
There's something wrong with the transmission -- a few months ago I was driving along when a high-pitched zinging noise started.
I brought the car to a stop. After trying the gears I found that 1,2,3 would work fine -- the zinging was in 4,5,6 and it wouldn't pull.
Anyone have any ideas what it could be?
Thanks
George Watson
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I have a 2000 coupe with 280:000 miles and have the same issue
I thought it was the throw out bearing but upon taking things apart I found it to be the front bearing of the torque tube
Now I’m looking for a replacement torque tube
It seems the 6 speed torque tubes run 2 -3 times higher in cost than automatic torque tubes
I thought it was the throw out bearing but upon taking things apart I found it to be the front bearing of the torque tube
Now I’m looking for a replacement torque tube
It seems the 6 speed torque tubes run 2 -3 times higher in cost than automatic torque tubes
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thanks C5Jim - nice to know what it is finally - much appreciated
I have a 2000 coupe with 280:000 miles and have the same issue
I thought it was the throw out bearing but upon taking things apart I found it to be the front bearing of the torque tube
Now I’m looking for a replacement torque tube
It seems the 6 speed torque tubes run 2 -3 times higher in cost than automatic torque tubes
I thought it was the throw out bearing but upon taking things apart I found it to be the front bearing of the torque tube
Now I’m looking for a replacement torque tube
It seems the 6 speed torque tubes run 2 -3 times higher in cost than automatic torque tubes
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I was gonna say Torque Tube...I have a completely rebuilt one for sale...but its from my 99 so its a no go for you guys
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rebuilding is not that expensive, its the labor to remove and reinstall that costs the money, new bushings and bearings are not that pricey
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Thank you gentlemen
[QUOTE=pewter99;1595993016]rebuilding is not that expensive, its the labor to remove and reinstall that costs the money, new bushings and bearings are not that pricey[/QU
guess I'll try to find someone to help with the work....
guess I'll try to find someone to help with the work....
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