[s-cars] First gear noises?

[Charlie Smith]

Earlier, "Saltino Tom (adm1txs)" wrote:
>
> Sorry, but I disagree on that one.  I really don't think definitely is the
> right word for diagnosing problems via email either now! :-)

OK, Dave ...  play that line just right.  Keep some flex in the
tip of the rod, and reel in madly when the pull slacks off a bit.

I think you've got him ...  keep the hook ready!

    - Charlie



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Burig [mailto:dburig at igsenergy.com]
> Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 9:04 AM
> To: Saltino Tom (adm1txs); Elijahallen92 at aol.com;
> s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] First gear noises?
>
> Tom, Tom, Tom...
> It's DEFINITELY a Serious problem with the transmission.
> Elijah NEEDS a six-speed.
> The prop shaft joints can be repacked during the install of the 6, that way
> the noise will certainly be gone.  (kinda like giving one guy in the firing
> squad a blank, 'cause you really don't want to know...)
> Dave  93S4 with no ticking sound coming from My transmission :-) Burig

> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Saltino Tom (adm1txs)
> Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 5:43 PM
> To: Elijahallen92 at aol.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] First gear noises?
>
> Doubt it's the tranny.
>
> Sounds to me like dry prop shaft joints.  The joint located next to the cats
> are usually suspect.  If they have never been repacked you might want to
> drop the shaft enough to pull the joint and clean out the old dry grease and
> repack it.
>
> Tom

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elijahallen92 at aol.com [mailto:Elijahallen92 at aol.com]
> Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 5:21 PM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] First gear noises?
>
>  Hi all,
>    Ok, my project s-4 is finally fixed but I have a strange noise in first
> gear. It sounds like something ticking as I accelerate but only does it in
> first gear. Is first gear going? Can it be fixed or does this mean new
> trans.? Thanks for any help,
>
> Elijah
> 94 S-4 ( my car with to many mods and lots of lag)
> 94 S-4 Strange noise. (bought wrecked and fixed)
> 95.5 S-6 Avant (wife's car)