Disclaimer: *****I have no experience specific to this tranny****
Based on more general experience, I would be cautious before ordering
anything for this tranny. I don't know the structure of the case of the
ribcase, but
if it has a panel to be unbolted and removed, as on a 1500 trans, I would
favor making use of it and taking a look inside before I did anything else.
This
would mean taking it out so I agree with the suggestion to put it in gear and
see if it spins against the motor first. My guess from what you said - it
will spin freely, and when you take it out and take the panel off, if it
exists,
you may well see an ungodly disaster inside there involving a lot more than
basic parts and decide to go to plan B.
I hope I'm wrong.
Mark M.
In a message dated 06/17/2005 8:01:40 AM Eastern Standard Time,
bmwwxman@gmail.com writes:
> David,
> I mentioned it in an email to the group about a month ago when it
> happened. I was driving it to work, went to downshift into 3rd and it
> wouldn't go into gear at all at first. Then, after shoving it through
> the other gears, it finally slipped into 3rd. At that point I let the
> clutch out, something went bang and I lost all power to the rear
> wheels. Furthermore, with the engine still running, the clutch out,
> and coasting along downhill, I was able to move the shifter easily
> through all four gears. After towing it home, I jacked up the rear end
> and turned the wheels to make sure it wasn't a broken half shaft.
> While I haven't confirmed yet that the center has not broken out of
> the clutch plate, it seems pretty unlikely that that would be the case
> given the symptoms. I have taken down the drive shaft and turned the
> flange on the diff by hand while both rear wheels are on the ground.
> There is a *LOT* of lash and it was making clunking noises before all
> this happened leading me to believe that the diff is probably not in
> good shape...
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