Quote:
Originally Posted by Rod.
Got the word today from the mechanic that their testing why I have no rwd shows the solenoids are working so he suspects the "viscous coupling has failed inside the tranny". the car has 170,000 km so just over 100,000 miles.
I know nothing, so am looking for advice.
Is it necessarily the transmission, or could it be the TCU?
If its the transmission, is there something other than the transfer clutch assembly to suspect?
If it's the transfer clutch, is this a major repair?
In terms of the lower cost, should I be thinking about a swap or even going for a manual transmission?
Thanks,
Rod.
|
You say there is "no RWD", and they say the "solenoids are working".
This leaves these possibilities.
1. The Transfer valve is stucked/blocked, so no pressure goes to the clutch.
2. The clutch plates are completely worn out, don't think so.
3. The clutch basket has broken off the transfer gear. If this is the case, there will be a lot of noise when you spin the front wheels, as the transfer gear grinds around inside the clutch basket.
My guess is that the transfer valve is stuck or blocked. Still have to pull the rear off to replace the C solenoid/Transfer valve assemble.
Harvey.