Update:
I fixed knock sensor cable no more check engine light. While checking everything that could cause pinging I found no issues so I started looking back at the transmission. Adjusted the transmission pressure cable and noise changed slightly less of a pinging sound and more of a grind...
Well, thought I found the smoking gun today. Only had an hour before I had to leave for work so I checked the timing (with the diagnostic jumper per the FSM) and found my timing was set to 10* BTDC! So I brought it back to 3* and took it for a spin. Noise is still there on the down shift on the...
I didn't think of that, makes sense. My check engine light is on for the rear knock sensor right now. I busted the wire when replacing the sensor. Once the pigtail comes in and I repair it, I'll double check my timing and run a tank of premium in it. I rebuilt the engine about 6 months ago and...
97 FZJ80 with 360k miles, rebuilt engine 6 months ago. Slowly working through all the issues on the truck. Getting a terrible noise at highway speeds when it kicks down a gear when I get on the throttle. Anyone experience this before? If I baby it and dont force it to kick down it never makes...