UTAH (and Surrounding Areas) BS Thread

Check out Heaton tires. Grew up with the owners. Really good people. Use to be big o in vernal.

 

True, Regardless I think we should have a meet/mod day!! You bring beer, I will get some Pizza? then all we need is a driveway with some tools!!

 

I want in on the festivities! Im the new guy so I dont know anyone nor do I know much about any of these meets. but I can most definitely suppy some beer!

 

Hey All; having some pretty major mechanical issues out in Moab at the moment. Please PM for details, but I'm on a trail close to town - but somewhat technical....

I've diagnosed it as a bad clutch slave/master - or a failed syncro. As it stands, the clutch will not disengage - the truck will start in gear, with no clutch action whatsoever.

I'm with another truck, I winched myself to a safe location...plenty of food...plenty of water... I have my RTT...

Truck is a 2007 2.7L, 5 speed manual.

If it comes to it, I'm not averse to replacing the transmission with a junkyard/alternatively sourced unit.

Or; if it's a clutch Master/Slave... That's easier to replace.

Watching the clutch fork on the exterior side of the bell housing, it does move. Clutch feels rather clunky.

I have HAM radio as well, and it's a short jaunt to where I have cell. So I'll periodically check here as the night progresses.

Thanks!

Jake

 

@jeverich sorry to hear, I'm about 4 hours away from Moab but would be willing to help if needed. I'll look online at the local junkyards for replacement parts (R155F right?) Keep us posted.

 

Will do; thanks so much for the quick response. There's been several that have suggested the other truck tows me out... But I'm about in the middle of Golden Spike.

I see that being dangerous at best.

At this point, I'm trying to diagnose where exactly the problem lies. I can get the truck out of gear by rocking it, but once it's running, the clutch does nothing. Pulled the inspection plate on the front of the transmission, didn't see any clutch pieces come out... Slave cylinder is moving the fork, although I'm not certain as to the normal range of movement with this truck.

Yes, it's and R155F - 2007 2.7 L 5 speed Manual.

 

A quick search located the closest used trans to you in Denver, there is one in Pocatello that is closer to me for about 100 bucks cheaper...

 

Also, what part of Golden Spike are you on? A tow out might be possible.

Edit: Sorry I was thinking of Trifecta as a whole, you closer to Poison spider or Gold bar?

 

Just shot you a PM.

 

@Jiveydude id be willing to tag along and help out where ever. Let me know.

 

would anyone be interested in a meet and greet/toy drive food drive kind of thing, maybe have a bbq.. hahah

 

We're making our way out... Okay progress, just dimpled rear driveline on double whammy... At this point it's only $$!

 

Hell yeah...What are you thinking about?

BTW, saw you on Union Park and 215 earlier this week.

 

hmm.. i guess whenever works out to get the most people. it will be hard to get some people together during the hollidays.

I tried to wave! i couldnt get my window down fast enough.

 

stuff can get rebuilt/replaced man!like you said its only money.. good to hear ur making your way out!!

 

Any time this week would work for me except friday.

 

im thinking about a month out.

 

We're out. Holy shite!

I'll update after a little relaxation.