1991 dodge stealth...manual transmission- problem started with 2nd gear, grinds. However not always? It's almost as if the actual shifter is loose. Is that possible? Now 1st gear is hard to get, no grinding though...is it me?
Cars & Trucks - Dodge - Stealth
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There are many record cases of hard shifting on 1st and 2nd unless the vehicle is store indoor.
There are three action items you can take on.
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Check the linkage under the shifter.
Use PB Blaster to clean put the linkage.
Dry off the excess and apply white lithium grease to lube on all linkage.
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Check for worn motor and transmission mounts.
You will need jack and jack stand to lift the vehicle for inspection.
==== Stealth ES or Stealth R/T?
Where is the vehicle home base?
If the temp is never below -40F then go with Amsoil 70w80.
Manual Transmission,......GL-4 Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube (75W-90) API GL-4 (MTGQT)
Manual Transmission,2WD......GL-4
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube (75W-90) API GL-4 (MTGQT)
Manual Transmission,4WD......GL-4
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube (75W-90) API GL-4 (MTGQT)
Automatic Transmission,F4A33-1......AP3
Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATFQT)
Fluids
Power Steering Fluid......AF2
Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATFQT)
Brake Fluid......HB
AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-3 (BF3SN)
Clutch Fluid......HB
AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-3 (BF3SN)
Link HERE for the detail on Amsoil 75W90 weigh oil.
Extended warm up time is well documented in all 3000GT forums.
The key is use the BEST QUALITY gear oil money can buy.
Two quarts of Amsoil 75W-90 will reduce the noise.
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The damage can be done already inside the transfer case.
The proactive task is to drain the thick existing fluid overnight and fill with 2 qts of quality 75W90.
The last owner may use the thicker 80W90, Newbie and seller will bad intention will use thicker to mask any power train noise.
There is no tell what was done on an used vehicle.
Please do not put off changing the gear oil.
Do it as soon as you can.
Please give me an update AFTER you switch over to Amsoil 75W90.
I have to remove the unknown gear oil weigh (90W? or 80W90?) as a contributing factor to the case.