Question about a rattle.

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Rudical

Rudical

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Weird problem with my '87 runner and I don't know where to start to look (or if I should even worry). Whenever I shift into second gear there is a rattle that is quite loud when I give it gas. When I let off the gas it stops. She is a stock truck (2.4 EFI 5 speed) and I don't hear any rattle in any other gear except 2nd. Does anyone have any idea why that would be. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

Rudy
 
2ndGenToyotaFan said:
Kind of strange... is the exhaust clamp still attached to the trans bell housing?
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I will have to check tomorrow (since I haven't had much time). I don't feel like lying in a wet driveway tonight. I need a bigger garage. Just looking for advice as to where to look first.

Thanks
 
fortysixandtwo said:
Yeah exhaust is often a culprit of rattles and noises. Why in 2nd gear only I do not know. Hard to determine these things without hearing it yourself hehe

Check all your exhaust first and get back to us.
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Exhaust all looks good and I can't find anything else loose. I know it is hard to diagnose problems without hands on obsevance at times. Just looking for ideas. I talked to a friend earlier about the problem and he said their race cars would break something shifting into second gear cause of the stress at times? I did a few off road runs this year with her and shifted into second on some tough climbs. I haven't looked into the tranny yet. That will have to come at a later date (I still have my 40 to put back together). Maybe it is possible to break the second gear on a manual trans?

Thanks

Rudy
 
2ndGenToyotaFan said:
Maybe try shifting the t-case into neutral and the trans into 2nd and have a listen under there.... FYI 2nd gear is not a common problem in these trans.
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Jerod,

Still the same rattle. It is only when am moving. Maybe a freak of nature?

Thanks though,

Rudy
 
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