[Shotimes] TRANNY HELP ASAP!

[Donald Mallinson]

Sounds like the dreaded differential explosion to me.

Don Mallinson

Matt Mullis wrote:

> Tonight merging on the interstate my tranny/clutch just grenaded. I was
> accelerating in 3rd up to about 65mph. As soon as I pushed in the clutch pedal
> to shift to 5th I heard grinding, popping and metal dropping from the bottom
> of the passeneger side of the car. It sounded like change falling from your
> pocket. Other cars were swerving and braking, so I know I dropped something
> from underneath. I managed to get the car into 5th gear and it pulled like
> there were no problems. It accelerated briskly and drove smoothly. Upon
> arriving at my exit I put the car in nuetral and coasted up to the stop light.
> When the light turned green I noticed I was unable to get it into any gears
> other than 3rd and 5th. Starting in 3rd isn't a big problem, but the smell of
> burning clutch is. I just recently had the tranny rebuilt with new axles and a
> centerforce stage 2 clutch made specifically for my car running N20. The
> company said they would build it to hold up to 450hp. It should last a
> lifetime. It's been about 6 months! When I first had it done I drove it hard
> just about every weekend, tearing off such impressive 1/8th mile times as
> 9.3s@78mph . I'm also wondering if the recurring grinding/popping noise I've
> been hearing from the passenger front is part to blame. It sounds like worn
> out bushings or perhaps a faulty steering knuckle. I attributed this to cold
> weather and original motorcraft suspension. Now the noise is amplified. Is
> this car junk? Is it time to move on? Does anyone know if I would need a new
> clutch or a whole tranny? Anyone selling a clean Gen1? Anyone want to buy a
> nice Gen1 with two gears? I need help quickly. I have to work tomorrow. Please
> feel free to call me with comments or suggestions. My number is 205-823-9452.
> Also if someone can help, but would rather I call them, I can do that also.
> Thanks for your help.
> 
> "Turbo" Matty P
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