2002 Pathfinder Transmission Question

[spandya01]

Hello all,

Once again I need some help. My Pathfinder had a grinding sound every time I changed gears from Neutral to 1, 1 to 2 and 2 to 3. I took it to the dealer who, after several days of "diagnositcs" stated that the throw out bearing had excessive play. They replaced the bearing, fly wheel, clutch assembly and clutch plate. So after all that, 2 weeks in the shop and $ 1600 later, the grinding noise is still not gone. It's less angry and intermittent in nature, but without any doubt, still present.

This is not the first time I've had these kind of problems with this dealer repair shop. Last time the SES light came on, they said it was the oil level, reset and then 2 months later it was back. This time with Code 1145. So the sensor was replaced.

This is obviously getting to be frustrating. Any help would be appreciated.

Samir

[Issac]

Man Samir I hear you. Umm I don't know. I can take a few guesses. Check universal joint (drive shaft) play. If there is a driveshaft support bushing on the standard trans, maybe check that. Check rear differential fluid? Check wheel bearings. But I would look at the drive shaft pretty close. And check transfer case fluid for nasty looking metal on plug?I have had dealer problems and feel that people who do this kind of stuff, especially to people who have no idea of a car or truck, are pieces of...goof balls.

But I don't have your answers...sorry. You can find it out if you look and study though. That is the bright note. If you really want to find it, you can.