Tough to get into gear....trans or just the clutch sucking?
#1
Tough to get into gear....trans or just the clutch sucking?
So I'm about to embark on a fairly deep rebuild on my R2 and I'm trying to figure out if I need to get the trans rebuilt or if the clutch is the source of shifting issues. Obviously, while the engine is out for a rebuilt it would be nice to do it all at once if it's needed. Thus, I'm trying to trouble shoot so I don't have to pay additional labor to pull the trans again later.
Symptoms are simple....the car is damn near impossible to get into gear almost all of the time. It's worse when it's cold but even when warm, it's a total bitch. It's better when the car is moving but first and reverse are the worst. Not sure if it's just because the car is at a standstill or if it's those gears in particular.
No grinding of any kind. Once it's in, it's in.
I should note that the clutch belongs in a landfill since it's absolute trash. No idea what was done to it by the previous owner. Thus, I'm replacing it with a brand new one once I get the rebuild going. So I'm trying to figure out if the clutch is causing this issue or if the transmission is the issue. Any ideas how I might trouble shoot this?
Symptoms are simple....the car is damn near impossible to get into gear almost all of the time. It's worse when it's cold but even when warm, it's a total bitch. It's better when the car is moving but first and reverse are the worst. Not sure if it's just because the car is at a standstill or if it's those gears in particular.
No grinding of any kind. Once it's in, it's in.
I should note that the clutch belongs in a landfill since it's absolute trash. No idea what was done to it by the previous owner. Thus, I'm replacing it with a brand new one once I get the rebuild going. So I'm trying to figure out if the clutch is causing this issue or if the transmission is the issue. Any ideas how I might trouble shoot this?
#4
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Could also be clutch hydraulics. A heavy clutch with old hydraulics can result in the engagement point for the pedal being right off the floor and many times it's hard to get in gear since the clutch is still semi-engaged. New clutch master, slave, and a stainless braided clutch line fixes that right up.
I'm a big fan of Exedy clutches for most FD applications. I have the Stage 1 clutch in my car, full face disc with a heavier pressure plate. Running about 350hp or so with zero slipping or drama and only a little more "umph" needed on the clutch pedal. Super smooth to drive and OEM quality.
Probably need to give us a few more specifics. Also, sloppy shift lever bushings can make finding a gear a pain.
Dale
I'm a big fan of Exedy clutches for most FD applications. I have the Stage 1 clutch in my car, full face disc with a heavier pressure plate. Running about 350hp or so with zero slipping or drama and only a little more "umph" needed on the clutch pedal. Super smooth to drive and OEM quality.
Probably need to give us a few more specifics. Also, sloppy shift lever bushings can make finding a gear a pain.
Dale
#5
Could also be clutch hydraulics. A heavy clutch with old hydraulics can result in the engagement point for the pedal being right off the floor and many times it's hard to get in gear since the clutch is still semi-engaged. New clutch master, slave, and a stainless braided clutch line fixes that right up.
I'm a big fan of Exedy clutches for most FD applications. I have the Stage 1 clutch in my car, full face disc with a heavier pressure plate. Running about 350hp or so with zero slipping or drama and only a little more "umph" needed on the clutch pedal. Super smooth to drive and OEM quality.
Probably need to give us a few more specifics. Also, sloppy shift lever bushings can make finding a gear a pain.
Dale
I'm a big fan of Exedy clutches for most FD applications. I have the Stage 1 clutch in my car, full face disc with a heavier pressure plate. Running about 350hp or so with zero slipping or drama and only a little more "umph" needed on the clutch pedal. Super smooth to drive and OEM quality.
Probably need to give us a few more specifics. Also, sloppy shift lever bushings can make finding a gear a pain.
Dale
#6
RX-7 Bad Ass
iTrader: (55)
Sounds like a nice setup!
Could also have the wrong gear oil the transmission (or really old stuff).
Dale
Could also have the wrong gear oil the transmission (or really old stuff).
Dale
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