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Title: wine in the tranny
Post by: sfaulkner on January 10, 2011, 02:47:15 AM

Hi all, I am new to the forum.  Just bought a 1987 Samurai for a good deal and it has a whine in the tranny.  It does it through all the gears except 4th.  5th is the worst.  Guess I am looking for a rebuild huh?  Any ideas, tricks, suggestions and or best places to buy parts.

Thanks

Title: Re: wine in the tranny
Post by: redidbull on January 10, 2011, 03:50:17 AM

First thing I would do is change the fluid. No telling how long it has been. Check for metal in the oil that you drained and go from there. Jim

Title: Re: wine in the tranny
Post by: Drone637 on January 10, 2011, 10:23:40 PM

It sounds like the bearings are on the way out, if new gear fluid doesn't hide the problem you will need to rebuild your 5 speed transmission.

Title: Re: wine in the tranny
Post by: sfaulkner on January 11, 2011, 03:46:33 AM

Thanks, will do.  Sorry it took so long to get back, I was having problems with the web site last few days.

Title: Re: wine in the tranny
Post by: Skyhiranger on January 11, 2011, 06:20:03 PM

Very typical symptoms of the bearings getting worn in the tranny.  You can replace the oil and live with the whine (some guys run the trannys 1000's of miles with whining trannys), or you can replace or rebuild the tranny.

Title: Re: wine in the tranny
Post by: fuzzy1 on January 17, 2011, 08:04:16 AM

Well, whenever I get wine in the tranny, I just add some cheese & let it ferment, it usually comes out okay...
 :(  ;D  >:D  :sleepy:  ::)

Sorry, I hada  :angel:

Title: Re: wine in the tranny
Post by: Jluck on January 17, 2011, 10:21:43 AM

Quote from: fuzzy1 on January 17, 2011, 08:04:16 AM

Well, whenever I get wine in the tranny, I just add some cheese & let it ferment, it usually comes out okay...
 :(  ;D  >:D  :sleepy:  ::)

Sorry, I hada  :angel:

Get serious fuzzy1 this is a strict forum!  :P

Besides he never even said if it was white or red wine! :laugh:

Title: Re: wine in the tranny
Post by: DonD on January 17, 2011, 10:59:59 AM

Usually a nice hearty burgundy will whine less.   :laugh:

Title: Re: wine in the tranny
Post by: Drone637 on January 17, 2011, 09:18:10 PM

For some reason the red wine that comes out of my transmission always taste funny...

Title: Re: wine in the tranny
Post by: bentparts on January 20, 2011, 04:17:52 AM

When it tastes funny try mixing it with some ginger ale!