Tranny/ Clutch problem
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Tranny/ Clutch problem
Having some problems with what I beleive to be my clutch, just wanted the opinion of a few others to make sure. I have an 89 IROC with the T5 standard tranny. When the car is stopped with the clutch depressed, it is extremely hard to put into first gear. I sometimes have to switch into 3rd, 2nd then first. Pushing the clutch in multiple times also helps. When the car is moving and gas is stepped on hard it is extremely hard to pull out of the gear and switch. Most of the time I'll hear a grinding noise when it slips into gear leading me to beleive the clutch is not fully disengaging. Please tell me I'm right so I can avoid an expensive tranny rebuild lol.
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Car: 1985 Camaro Z28, VIN F
Engine: 427 sbc, HSR
Transmission: T-56, self rebuilt 700+ hp
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Re: Tranny/ Clutch problem
If it's happening in multiple gears, it's most likely the clutch. (assuming you have good/enough fluid in the trans)
Check for air in the clutch hydraulics first.
Check for air in the clutch hydraulics first.
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Car: 91 R/S , 89 dodge p/u
Engine: L31 GM crate re-cammed , 318
Transmission: T-5 , 4 speed auto
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Re: Tranny/ Clutch problem
check that your clutch pivot ball stud has not backed out . this will not allow full travel of the clutch arm if it has backed out . " this happened to me " . if it has backed out you can screw it back in with a 3/8" allen wrench . i used some brake clean on exposed threads , blew dry with air , and loctite on threads before tightening stud . worked for me . good luck .
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Re: Tranny/ Clutch problem
Yeah, It happens in all gears, worst going into 1st especially after coming to a stop (gears in tranny still spinning). Just remembered reverse is the same, I get a big clunk when it finally goes into gear. Thanks for the help guys, I hope to get the camaro back on the road this spring and will have pictures up.
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I also forgot to mention that when the car is in neutral with the clutch NOT pushed in, I can hear a slight squeeking and a bit of a rattle. The second I apply the slightest amount of pressure on the clutch pedal, this noise goes away.
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Re: Tranny/ Clutch problem
Thanks for the help guys, the pivot stud is right under the dash connected to the clutch pedal itself correct? I've never worked on a clutch before but am quite mechanically inclined. What steps do I take to tighted the nut on the stud. I have been told the hydraulic clutch will adjust itself as well but I guess it can only do that to a certain extent.
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Re: Tranny/ Clutch problem
I just had my clutch,pressure plate and pilot bearing replaced. The technician said the bearing was bad. I had issues with hard shifting, clutch not disengaing when it got hot and real stiff clutch pedal. Now the clutch pedal presses real easy, shifting is easy and there was a slight squealing when the car was in neutral which is gone now.
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