I guess "grind" wasnt the best word, its more like a cluck, not very
loud and i can feel it too. you say to check the motor mounts, are you
thinking that when i downshift the motor is, i guess, "rocking" and
making a cluck? That would explain why i can sort of feel it. Also,
how would i check the mounts? Just put a socket on them and tighten the
bolts?

jim beam wrote:
> Paul wrote:
> > I agree with what you say, and yes the trans is protected, it
> > specifically explains in the manual what you said, but the cluck and
> > sometimes a grind only happens when i manually shift. Don't get me
> > wrong, 99% of the time i let the trans shift on its own, but if the
> > trans is developing problems wouldn't they be there all the time? again
> > i cant figure out why it grinds only when i manually shift.
>
> is it a "grind" like when your cousin drives your stick and doesn't use
> the clutch properly, or some other kind of noise? i ask because there
> is no mechanism inside the transmission that really allows for "grind"
> unless it's major failure. and have you checked the motor mounts?
>
>
> > jim beam wrote:
> >> Dano58 wrote:
> >>> jim beam wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> the transmission is protected - it won't allow shifts that damage it.
> >>> Perhaps - but are you saying that a 'grind' or 'clunk' is normal? I
> >>> don't think so. And if the transmission is starting to develop
> >>> problems, then manually shifting it certainly won't help it.
> >> how does that work? you're not actuating anything in the box by moving
> >> the shift lever - all you're doing is changing from autonomous shift
> >> control to non-autonomous. all internals of the box function /exactly/
> >> as before. if there is a "clunk" it's more likely a broken engine
> >> mount. or maybe a worn driveshaft or final drive, but the driver alone
> >> can't influence how the shifter mechanism behaves to make a noise like
> >> that - that bit is fully automatic under all conditions. /and/ there
> >> are safety over-rides to protect it from driver mistakes.
> >>
> >>> Again, I
> >>> would let it perform as designed and shift for itself - that's the best
> >>> way to protect it.
> >>>
> >>> Dan D
> >>> '07 Odyssey
> >>>
> >