Not the cutlass bearing, looks like ZF transmission time UGH!

[CTdave]

Hi All
Anyone have experience with a transmission coupler on ZF gears? The small vibration turned shaking which I hoped was the cutlass after zincs slid back wasn't the issue. Looks like it's the rubber coupler or the ZF gear/trans itself. Mechanic said he would look at it next week but it doesn't look/sound good...
I'm off to look in the trans filter to see if there is metal and I was told to look in an inspection plate where I will be able to see the rubber "doughnut" coupler. Either way, looks like the trans has to be pulled back

 

[dsharp]

If you can push the shaft back enough to get the gear off it shouldn't be that bad of a job. I would get some penetrating oil and spray the motor mount and coupling bolts and nuts and let them start soaking. Might save your mechanic some time.

 

[saltshaker]

I think you mean the rubber block drive which is in the ZF gear

 

[CTdave]

A little good news
My mechanic who is a master ZF guru told me a few things to check. He is in FL but will come to the rescue next week.
He had me take off the screen on the top of the bell housing & check the rubber coupler. Looks perfect.
Next, he had me take our 4 bolts and inspect the internal filter. It had some junk on it which appeared to be minimal metallic grit and then what appeared to be a fiber type of material. I took a photo and sent it to him. He called minutes later and after a full description, he said it was actually good news considering. He said the "shuddering" at mid through high speed is the clutch/pressure plates slipping. The good news is that the oil pressure and temp is perfect so he said I'm lucky that I backed off & limped home because if I didn't, I would have seriously cooked everything. The best part is that he said he can replace the plates without taking everything apart. Apparently he can get the old plates out & the new back in by removing a couple of inspection covers & it is a one day job. WHEW!! I'll get some photos of the operation

 

[Bob Bradley]

That's good news. Sorta like getting shot at and missed, or a tax refund.

 

[CTdave]

That's good news. Sorta like getting shot at and missed, or a tax refund.

HAhaha! THAT is funny!

 

[70 BEATRICE]

Can you pass along ZF guys Info ?Always good to put into the contact book
Thanks