1. usna87

    LT230 grinding noise?

    Thanks, I love the truck. I'd have said the drivetrain is in very good shape, with a new clutch and rebuilt front hub assemblies. I don't know who rebuilt the transmission and transfer case 20K miles ago but no sparkly bits in the oil that I can see. I changed the oil in both diffs as well and...
  2. usna87

    LT230 grinding noise?

    That’s concerning. I really would like to avoid another clutch job for the time being. It doesn’t rattle in neutral and get quiet when the clutch is engaged. I’m wondering if this noise is normal with a new clutch that hasn’t been bedded yet but it doesn’t sound like a slipping clutch to me.
  3. usna87

    LT230 grinding noise?

    Hi all, at my wit's end and looking for suggestions. I think it's the transfer case, but here's the issue. Recently purchased 92 200Tdi with LT77 and LT230, 98,000 miles. Had a moderately noisy throwout bearing when I bought it so when it stranded me on the highway I assumed it was the clutch...