kdo58

my 5 speed tranny started making a noise in 2nd and 3rd gear. A light howling noise. Any ideas ?

HighLux

The usual culprit is the input shaft bearing. Drive it till it drives you nuts enough to pull it out. Have a good spare handy or start reading up on the rebuilds etc. Marlin crawler actually has rebuilts for a reasonable price and they seem to have a good rep.

dropzone

iTrader: (6)

Dave is spot on IMO. I have had 3 transmissions is 7 years

HighLux

I for one am nuts about trans noises. Terry and I swapped my 87's trans cause a light howl in nuetral and a growl accelerating. Most would of ignored it. I know a noise means something is machining itself.

kawazx636

iTrader: (3)

^^agreed; however, before you go yanking anything, you might want to check your gear oil level in your tranny. Low or no lube in the tranny can make a whiney, hollow sound in the transmission. It's worth a shot to potentially save you some time and money.

HighLux

Good advice there boss. I would hope he checked the level by now...but I guess we cant assume. Ready for my cab project yet?

kawazx636

iTrader: (3)

My neighbor's house is for sale, you can move in next door and we can crank it out. I'll take it easy on your back and just lay you down on a creeper to do all the work on the underside of the cab!

HighLux

If I ever move...it will be straight to Colorado or Oregon or Wshington.

If I have to pack up all my crap and go through all that...I damn well better find some really cool place with mountains and rust free toyotas.