Crunching

[Nick Jenkins]

Hello out there,

I am interested to know if anyone other than I have experienced the following;

Firstly, Ute details:-

Toyota, Hilux, 2008, 4x4, 3.0lt TD, KUN26R, Extra Cab, HD Alloy tray [2100mm long x 1800mm wide], Standard 205 R16 rims with Cooper ATR 225/75/16.

When in Low Range, 3rd, gear climbing, a fairly steep slope, on loose gravel track, sharp turn hard left or hard right lock, swapping from 3rd to 2nd very quickly to maintain revs and momentum, synchromesh is too slow and gears grate....so.... then have to quickly swap from 2nd to 1st and same crunching happens.

Bear in mind that I am only doing 2,000 to 2,500 rpm at the time of the change down – also – this has happened from pre 10,000kms [now done 30,000km].

ALSO

When stationary, push clutch to the floor and select 1st or reverse quickly – clutch seems slow & box will engage with a notching sound and feel – to the point that if on level ground and no brakes the ute will rock forward, even if I repeat the action over and over.

Any thoughts out there are welcomed please.

Cheers -Nick

[Woodsie]

Nick

I have a 03 Hilux 4x4 single cab. It used to have trouble changing up from 1st to 2nd until I adjusted the clutch. It sounds like yours should also have the clutch adjusted.

Clutch adjustment instructions are on this forum not sure where exactly but if you look under Camry the process is the same. If you are not happy doing it yourself take it to a mechanic it should only be a 30 minute job.

Hope this helps

[Nick Jenkins]

Nick

I have a 03 Hilux 4x4 single cab. It used to have trouble changing up from 1st to 2nd until I adjusted the clutch. It sounds like yours should also have the clutch adjusted.

Clutch adjustment instructions are on this forum not sure where exactly but if you look under Camry the process is the same. If you are not happy doing it yourself take it to a mechanic it should only be a 30 minute job.

Hope this helps

Many thanks Woodsie - Will take it to dealer as is under W'ty.

Cheers -Nick

[andyman]

normally,ou shouldnt have to adjust the clutch pedal height from standard as hydraulic clutches self adjust, id be more looking at the pressure plate diaphram has couple bent springs,