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    The transmission of my 2001 Nissan Patrol is thumping

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    What would make the transmission of my 2001 Nissan Patrol thump between second and third gear, only under acceleration?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    8 March 2024
    David Morley

    You could be dealing with either a worn transmission itself (where wear inside the gearsets, shafts or torque converter has made something sloppy) or there’s something else in the driveline (such as a differential or universal joint) that has likewise allowed some looseness or play to enter the equation. In either of those cases, a thump or clunk during shifts can be a symptom. It feels worse under acceleration, as that’s when the maximum stress is on all those moving, meshing parts.

    Sometimes, a transmission can be serviced and adjusted to get rid of thumping or banging during shifts. Take the car to a transmission specialist who will be familiar with this transmission and may be able to return it to civility.

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