cskipxj

Hello, I'm new to Cherokee Forum, I have a 1988 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 Its a 4X4 manual transmission. It grinds going into 3rd gear , 4th gear, and 2nd gear sometimes also. Sometimes it wont go into any gear either . But once it's in gear it drives fine. Does anybody know what this could be please let me know . I could use all the help i can get.

1998redxj

Get itto a transmission shop. Could be bad synchros. The gears could be rounded off with little to grab. Id also drop the pan and see if there is any metal in the tranny fluid. If there is u got a problem and either will need to get it rebuilt or replaced

elevol92

Welcome to the forum! I also have an 88 but I'm auto, sounds to me the pilot bushin is sticking

F1Addict

Just a quick suggestion, titling your post with something related to your problem will lure more traffic and thus more responses. Something like "Grinding Gears". This is CherokeeForum so we automatically assume you are posting about a "Jeep Cherokee". Welcome to the forum, by the way!

I agree with 1998redxj, it sounds like synchros but could also be bent shift forks. You've got an '88 so you've likely got the Peugeot BA-10/5 5-speed transmission... they're known for grinding. If you're not comfortable tearing into your box, take it to a transmission shop. It will probably need a rebuild. Another option would be to swap your Peugeot sourced 5-speed for the more reliable, stronger (some say), AX-15. You can find these in good condition (used) for $150-$300. It will likely be less expensive than a rebuild on the BA-10 and you'll end up with a more robust transmission that has parts more readily available.

XJGrason

bad clutch?

cruiser54

New Jeep? Have you checked every single fluid level on it yet? If not, why not?

F1Addict

That thought occurred to me as well but I would expect that to affect all shifting and not just specific gears.

XJGrason

true, sorry. Check it any way haha

F1Addict

Cruiser and 01Cherokee_Sport are right. Check clutch and transmission fluid first... You know, before replacing your transmission, LOL. See how easily I got sucked into the "Throw-parts-at-it" mindset? It's a disease!

cruiser54

Whenever a new to you vehicle is acquired, the fluids should be checked at a minimum and replaced to be safe.

XJGrason

x2 and a good cleaning around where leaks can occur, so if there are any you can find em.

Slim357

More then likely bad synchros I had this issue with an 89 nissan pick-up and it just get worse and worse take it to the trans shop and have it checked

cruiser54

Yeah. Whatever you do, and save it for last, is to check the fluid levels. Sheesh.

Kris smith

Not to thread jack but how do I tell the differance in the two trans ? Mine is ok no grinding just a pilot Bering noise. Check and change all fluid first. My front diff wa loud when I got mine two weeks ago check fluids all was good execpt front diff. Low filled her up all other fluids new

XJ607

this happenend to me!! add clutch fluid and re-bleed the clutch is solved everything for me.. start simple