Hello to all:
>
>I have a 1986 Montero 2500TDi, with a 4D56 Engine recently overhauled, and
>my problem is with the transmission:
>
>Whenerver I put in reverse and try to go forward, a few meters away a
>sound like a cog wheel scratching another one starts (it's louder near the
>right front wheel); it stops immediately when I hit the brakes to a full
>stop (and a clock! is heard right before the full stop) and then connect
>the 4x4 in 4L, drive a few meters away and when I disconnect it the sound
>won't present again.
>
>Also, when engaged in 4L and try to turn left, there's an ifernal sound,
>like all the transmission tree is going to blow, something like a repeated
>banging sound.
>
>I don't exaclty know where the problem is, but any help will be
>appreciated.
>
>Thanks
>
>Tito
When were the auto-hubs last serviced? Since you are able to go forward a short distance with no noise, it sounds like one of the hubs is trying to lock up. The auto hubs need oil, not grease.
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