I just noticed today there is a noise when I'm waiting for it to switch from high to low. Not a definite grind, more like a whirling friction. Doesn't sound terrible, but doesn't sound good either. Sometimes I will grab a gear, barely let out clutch and it will grab. Then I grab neutral and gear again.
Any ideas? Estimated costs?
If I don't wait for it going from 5 low to 4th, and put it in the hole before it drops, I can rev and nothing. Like its in neutral. Hasn't really bothered me, I just take my time and wait for it to drop. I do kinda wonder if I'm neglecting a small quick fix that might turn into something nasty if neglected.
Hi low splitter problem
Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by Bicycleman, May 13, 2015.
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Your answer does make it seem as if you know the problem and are trolling. But I hope that's not the case. -
I was leaning towards air because I thought the pressure wasn't building up all the way to change the range. But I'm now leaning towards a syncro issue, because you can hear it drop once you engage the clutch a little while its hanging up. And I didn't really notice a noise until today while I was thinking about the thread. I am more of a visual learner and will need to pull up some videos and pictures of how the back half actually works to get a better idea of whats going on.
Hopefully it holds up for a long time before I need to deal with it.
I really appreciate the info. I'm leaning towards syncro and hoping for cheap air leak. Might still get that sweet handle anyway.blairandgretchen and Hammer166 Thank this. -
The air is definitely worth checking. A quick way to check: Build air, shut off truck. Range shift in neutral, you'll be able to tell real quick if you can hear the immediate thunk of the shift. If that seems iffy, tee in an air gauge to see if the pressure lags.
Hope you have some luck, and it's a cheapie.blairandgretchen and icsheeple Thank this. -
Will it eventually fail leaving me needing a tow? Or is it something that will still get scary bad but able to baby along to nearest shop? -
If the splitter was acting up, you could limp that in. When the range decided it's had enough, you never know. I've seen them where only low range would work, or get stuck in high range. But unable to get in high range while moving was the most common
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Bugger. Looks like you might be in the shop a day or so. Going to go the whole hog and get a new tranny? -
I'll just keep it on the back burner. Might work just like it is for another 60k miles. In that time I might find another truck to run. Who knows.
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