Transmission problem

OnePhatCLK · Dec 16th, 2005, 08:05 PM

I just picked up a 94 nissan hardbody with 74k miles on it. It seems to have been very well taken care of. The problem after driving around for a bit and the car warms up it wont let me engage into first gear when at a complete stop and its hard to get it into second gear. When slowing to a stop i can get it into first gear. Also, how do i check the transmission oil in the truck.

Xeno · Dec 17th, 2005, 12:33 AM

Manual?

From the sounds of it, and the milage, clutch might be failing.

The oil is filled from a plug on the side untill it reachs the top.

OnePhatCLK · Dec 18th, 2005, 05:59 PM

Yes it is a manual. I heard about people haveing problems with it getting in gear when the car is cold. But after the driving the car for a bit is when the car wont go into first gear.

Xeno · Dec 19th, 2005, 12:08 AM

Could also be the syncro gears failing.

Nissanpickup · Dec 19th, 2005, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeno

Could also be the syncro gears failing.

A friend of mine had a manual nissan tranny problem and when he took it to the shop it was his syncros. Also his clutch was gojng bad

79kz400 · Dec 19th, 2005, 08:54 PM

Have you noticed a leak coming from under the vehicles cab?

OnePhatCLK · Dec 20th, 2005, 08:13 AM

yes, but i think its a oil leak.

79kz400 · Dec 21st, 2005, 05:49 PM

I ask because my tranny developed a hole in the case after the rear tranny crossmember rattled around loose for what was appearently a long time before i owned it. Gear oil is heavy and probably smells bad, especially dino oil. Inspect the leak for thick/smelly oil. Look under your truck just behind where the shifter is for fluid spatter/leaks. Look at the drive shaft where it hooks to the tranny.

I had problems shifting when my fluid got low. Check your tranny fluid. All you need is a 1/2" socket driver, a strong arm, and your finger to check for fluids. Download the FSM if you need to see diagrams. These FSM's are for the OBDII trucks but older models are physically similar.

OnePhatCLK · Dec 24th, 2005, 07:45 PM

the clutch pedal is starting to make squeeking noises when i push it in or release it. Not sure if that has anything to do with the clutch being bad.

spat · Dec 24th, 2005, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OnePhatCLK

the clutch pedal is starting to make squeeking noises when i push it in or release it. Not sure if that has anything to do with the clutch being bad.

did you check the fluid yet? could be getting hot due to lack of lubrication causing lots of problems. aside from a clutch not disengaging fully the syncronizers are the most common problem with shifting problems.

spat · Dec 24th, 2005, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OnePhatCLK

the clutch pedal is starting to make squeeking noises when i push it in or release it. Not sure if that has anything to do with the clutch being bad.

you can even shift with out using the clutch at all if the syncronizers are in good shape and know the proper shift point.

OnePhatCLK · Dec 24th, 2005, 09:02 PM

i havent checked the fluid yet i cant turn the bolt. That bolt it on there tighter then a SOB.

spat · Dec 24th, 2005, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OnePhatCLK

i havent checked the fluid yet i cant turn the bolt. That bolt it on there tighter then a SOB.

if you are using a ratchet you can simply slip a length of pipe over the handle to get a lot more leverage.

Well good luck!

Vertigo1 · Dec 25th, 2005, 08:13 PM

get a torch and heat up AROUND the bolt, not the bolt itself... heat makes metal expand, I learned that in skool!!! hehehe

Serious, thats the only way I could get the drain and fill bolts out of the tranny in my '85 300zx. Lotta heat....

jerryp58 · Dec 25th, 2005, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OnePhatCLK

the clutch pedal is starting to make squeeking noises when i push it in or release it. Not sure if that has anything to do with the clutch being bad.

I wouldn't think so; my '04 with 11k miles has had a squeaky clutch pedal for a good while. Try some silicone spray or WD40 (works but is smelly) on the hinge points on the pedal.