Hey All,
This is my first entry on this forum and I am pumped. I got my 98' TJ a few weeks ago and I couldn't be happier, however, I've run into a few speed bumps and I suspect something is up with my transmission (manual 5 speed)
First, I live in Wisconsin which, at the moment, reaches temps of about 0-5 degrees most mornings. When I start my jeep then go to shift, the shifter is usually VERY stiff. Usually only for 1st, 2nd, and reverse gear. After it warms up a bit, it improves. Second thing I've noticed is that, while I am sitting stationary, I can shift through the gears like butter, no issues at all. Then, when I am moving and I shift from 1st to 2nd (for example) it's noticeably more difficult. It has grinded once and sometimes it won't be in gear when I thought it was.
At first I thought it must be transmission oil that's too heavy for the cold weather. However, I am beginning to wonder if it's a bad clutch. The Jeep only has 33K miles on it so I'm leaning towards the oil but what do you guys think?
Thanks!
This is my first entry on this forum and I am pumped. I got my 98' TJ a few weeks ago and I couldn't be happier, however, I've run into a few speed bumps and I suspect something is up with my transmission (manual 5 speed)
First, I live in Wisconsin which, at the moment, reaches temps of about 0-5 degrees most mornings. When I start my jeep then go to shift, the shifter is usually VERY stiff. Usually only for 1st, 2nd, and reverse gear. After it warms up a bit, it improves. Second thing I've noticed is that, while I am sitting stationary, I can shift through the gears like butter, no issues at all. Then, when I am moving and I shift from 1st to 2nd (for example) it's noticeably more difficult. It has grinded once and sometimes it won't be in gear when I thought it was.
At first I thought it must be transmission oil that's too heavy for the cold weather. However, I am beginning to wonder if it's a bad clutch. The Jeep only has 33K miles on it so I'm leaning towards the oil but what do you guys think?
Thanks!