98 Wrangler :All the sudden extremely hard to shift and rear grinds

Zodiacboyscorp · 03-01-2005, 10:48 AM

I've had no problems to give me any warning.

I have a 1998 Jeep Wranger 4 cylinder manual trans.

This is what happens. I was going to work like normal. I went into reverse just fine. Driving was flawless. All the sudden while driving it has become extremely hard to shift. I have to force the sucker. Reverse only grinds however once you get it in its fine.

I have tried to turn of the vehicle put it in reverse and start it. Works find then it's hard to shift. No other gear makes grinding noises, when shifting into, they just are extremely hard.

No signs of any problems before this.

Don't worry I haven't been driving it was just testing. Wanted opinions.

Zodiacboyscorp · 03-01-2005, 11:56 AM

Is this in the right section?

MarkF · 03-01-2005, 12:48 PM

Manual or Auto?

MarkF · 03-01-2005, 12:50 PM

If it is a manual the clutch slave cylinder can cause those symptoms. Did you check teh clutch fluid level or look for leaks?

Zodiacboyscorp · 03-01-2005, 02:57 PM

It is a manual transmission.

The fluid level seems to be decent. There doesn't seem to be any leaks.

MarkF · 03-01-2005, 03:03 PM

I still say clutch slave cylinder. Hopefully some one else will chime in.

JeepKidd · 03-01-2005, 03:04 PM

i think it only grinds when the jeep is rolling forwards (when shifting into reverse). It does it to me.

MarkF · 03-01-2005, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepKidd

i think it only grinds when the jeep is rolling forwards (when shifting into reverse). It does it to me.

This sounds like the syncros and would be normal.

What is described by Zodiac is not this.

Zodiacboyscorp · 03-01-2005, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepKidd

i think it only grinds when the jeep is rolling forwards (when shifting into reverse). It does it to me.

No it grinds when stopped and everything else is hard to shift into. Extremely hard.

I just can't figure it out, it went from perfect to worse than worse!

BTW thanks mark!

Still haven't figured it out.

Zodiacboyscorp · 03-03-2005, 08:26 AM

BUMP!

I have a friend who is going to look at it today. Any more tips would be appreciated.

My guesses right now are
Slave Cylinder
and water in the fluid...(The ex put water in the gas tank before this problem...so I'm wondering)

MR.CLIFFORD · 03-03-2005, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zodiacboyscorp

and water in the fluid...(The ex put water in the gas tank before this problem...so I'm wondering)

MarkF · 03-03-2005, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zodiacboyscorp

BUMP!

I have a friend who is going to look at it today. Any more tips would be appreciated.

My guesses right now are
Slave Cylinder
and water in the fluid...(The ex put water in the gas tank before this problem...so I'm wondering)

Time to buy a hood lock

SteveBad · 03-04-2005, 07:46 AM

It's grinding and stiff because the clutch isn't completely disengaging.
Some of the causes could be a low clutch fluid level, or air in the line,
or on older cars, a bent throwout bearing fork.

JFM626 · 03-04-2005, 11:13 AM

I think it is safe to asume that you have checked the transmission fluid for correct level, I remember on an older Landcruiser that after a few weeks of leaking a little every day that it became almost impossible to shift. You can check the slave cylinder, by having a friend step on the clutch, while you look at the slave cylinder to see if its moving the push rod. Make sure you have the park brake on, engine off. The water in the clutch fluid is certainally a possibility, especially if it is cold where you are, it could actually be turning to ice. It is also possible that you have lost the facings from your clutch disc, however when that happens you usually don't move. If I remember correctly your transmission does not have a syncro in reverse, and before this happened you had to wait a few seconds before you could shift into reverse, and the jeep had to be stopped. The fact that it only grinds now certainly indicates a clutch related problem. Good luck.

Texan4life · 03-04-2005, 12:53 PM

You have me sold on hood locks.

I would change all of my fluids and stay away from women for a while.

I had problems with a Ford Ranger 10 years ago. With the engine off, does it shift smoothly? Yes-look at the clutch. No-look at the transmission. At least that is what I have heard. Good luck.

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03-01-2005, 12:50 PM	#4
MarkF Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Hempstead, LI Posts: 158 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	If it is a manual the clutch slave cylinder can cause those symptoms. Did you check teh clutch fluid level or look for leaks? __________________ 98 Gunmetal Sport - RE 4.5 LA, BFG 35", 1" BL/MM, D44 & lots of armor.

03-01-2005, 03:03 PM	#6
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Zodiacboyscorp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Is this in the right section?

03-01-2005, 02:57 PM	#5
Zodiacboyscorp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	It is a manual transmission. The fluid level seems to be decent. There doesn't seem to be any leaks.

03-03-2005, 08:26 AM	#10
Zodiacboyscorp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	BUMP! I have a friend who is going to look at it today. Any more tips would be appreciated. My guesses right now are Slave Cylinder and water in the fluid...(The ex put water in the gas tank before this problem...so I'm wondering)