Opinion: Car prices to head south soon. How to check transmission and discover possible transmission problem when buying a used car. Gearbox Problems. A vehicle is a machine and like any other, it is also prone to failures or problems.
The transmission system of a car or truck has one of the most complex mechanisms. Higher the complexity, higher are the chances of glitches and troubles. Gearbox troubles can be a real headache, as they can paralyze the car, until the gearbox is completely fixed. Any kind of problem with gearbox should be mended with the help of a professional, as the working of a transmission system is complex and you wouldn't want to complicate things further. But, some basic knowledge can help you in preliminary troubleshooting. Transmission Fluid Leak Most of the trouble with a gearbox is caused by fluid related problems. Gear Slipping This is the second most commonly encountered car transmission problem. Surging of Transmission Surging of transmission means abnormal jerking movements experienced while changing gears. August 2009. Car Bibles : The Car Transmission Bible page 1 of 2. The car Transmission Bible - how transmissions and gearbox work including manuals, automatics, clutch, CVT, crash gearboxes, differentials, limited-slip differentials, 2wd, 4wd, awd and much more.
Transmission, or gearbox? That question depends on which side of the Atlantic you're on. To the Europeans, it's a gearbox. To the Americans, it's a transmission. Although to be truthful, the transmission is the entire assembly that sits behind the flywheel and clutch - splitting hairs, the gearbox is really a subset of the transmission.Either way, this page aims to deal with the whole idea of getting the power from the engine to the ground in order to move the car (or bike) forwards. Manual gearboxes - what, why and how? From the Fuel & Engine Bible you've learned that the pistons drive the main crank in the engine so that it spins.
A quick primer on how gears work In this case we're talking about gears meaning 'toothed wheel' as oppose to gears as in 'my car has 5 gears'. Grinding gears. Automatic Transmissions A Short Course on How They Work. One-Way Clutch A one-way clutch (also known as a "sprag" clutch) is a device that will allow a component such as ring gear to turn freely in one direction but not in the other.
This effect is just like that of a bicycle, where the pedals will turn the wheel when pedaling forward, but will spin free when pedaling backward. A common place where a one-way clutch is used is in first gear when the shifter is in the drive position. When you begin to accelerate from a stop, the transmission starts out in first gear. But have you ever noticed what happens if you release the gas while it is still in first gear? Bands A band is a steel strap with friction material bonded to the inside surface. Torque Converter On automatic transmissions, the torque converter takes the place of the clutch found on standard shift vehicles. A torque converter is a large doughnut shaped device (10" to 15" in diameter) that is mounted between the engine and the transmission. Turbine, and the Stator. Hydraulic System.