[s-cars] Galled First Gears???

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In a message dated 6/29/03 1:15:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
bob.rossato at att.net writes:


> The closest I can
> equate it to is the noise from straight cut gears, such as reverse.  It
> definitely goes away in 2nd, so it's not pinion bearing related.
>
>

Sorry to tell you bit it sounds like the start of the galled noise. I have
had the experience of galling two perfectly fine first gears on my car.

Although I never dropped the clutch at 4000 rpm ... I did like to pull out of
parking lots in the pouring rain under full throttle in first. I understand
that taking off and turning at the same time on a slippery surface is where the
most damage can be done. (Except maybe dumping the clutch at 4000 rpm ... if
the clutch holds)

Best regards,
Feico van der Laan