I removed my shifter knob to install new sleeving on the shaft, and found a dab of sylicone seal. I did not replace this. Now I noticed that the knob itself makes a small high pitch noise. If you rest a finger on the knob, the noise stops. I guess that sylicone was there for a reason. My be this is the same with yours. Eric
Matt Sutton wrote: >Hi Folks, > Just back from a 600 mile round trip to Wells ME (really beautiful), and >have a new concern. > In 4th gear, normal cruising Rpms(3600-4000), there's a rattle sound >that comes from the shift knob. It goes away with some gentle pressure or >tapping, but then returns. Seems to change volume but not frequency with >speed changes. > I unscrewed the knob to tighten anything loose, but there wasn't >anything in there. Is this a sound transmitted through the gear linkage, all >the way from the tranny? Searched the archives, all questions no answers. > >maybe meaningful clues: >-Recently switched to Redline MT-90, probably the first fluid swap in the >life of the tranny. >-approx. 170k on the engine and tranny >-Shifts easily (by my standards), stays in gear. >-new clutch slave cylinder (two months ago) > >-Matt Sutton >88 GL 4-speed >Brooklyn NY > > > > |
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