leikolee

Back story... Bought a 4runner with a blown motor unsure of the transmission condition at the time. While the engine was out I replaced the input shaft seal on the transmission and drained and refilled fluid in the torque converter. I now have a fast clicking noise as I go into park the noise goes away once the transmission gets warm. Any ideas? Is the transmission shot?

fierohink

Are you still moving while you are shifting into park? The clicking sound is probably the park detent paw which holds the transmission in place and prevents rolling while in park. Either parts inside the trans are still rotating, bad clutches possibly, or the paw is engaging prematurely, or some other internal failure is occurring. A video clip would help us confirm the issue.

leikolee

No, its at a standstill on level ground with my foot on the brake. Ill take a video this evening. Thanks for the reply.

leikolee

Could low fluid cause this issue also?

leikolee

Poured in another quart of fluid and it stopped. Guess it was low. The dipstick on these things are horrible.
Thanks