99 DII Transmission Noise

[ctdunn]

Searched and found nothing on this particular symptom.

Noticed a few months ago that when accellerating from a stop, I would get a short rumbling/grinding noise that would quickly terminate either just before or when the trans shifts into second. If I accellerate slowly, no noise, if I accellerate hard, noise is there. Revving engine in neutral, no noise.

Originally thought noise was coming from front driver side wheel well so checked the hub/bearings and everything seemed in order. Listening harder, I think it may be coming from transmission. drive shaft is good.

Wife says that car is driving a little sluggish, but I don't notice it.

Only other current issue is wandering steering.

From my search I'm guessing it could be torque converter or transmission.

Has anyone experienced a symptom like this whose cause they were able to identify?

Thanks,

 

[Cozy41EF]

How long has it been since you changed the fluid and filter?

 

[wheelen disco]

I'd check your front drive shaft, the doube cardan isn't grease able. The tend to explode causing catastrophic damage. Also just as likley is your front output bearing could be bad

 

[ctdunn]

Last transmission service was 35k ago.

I have a HD greasable front drive shaft and grease it every 1-2 months.

If the trans output bearing is bad, would there be excessive play? If so, how much is excessive and would it be side to side or in/out?

 

[wheelen disco]

Side to side / up and down