Shifting problems after clutch install - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

VRoom4 · 01-22-2008, 07:06 PM

Recently after installing a Southbend clutch I have been having shifting troubles.

Sometimes when at a dead stop(sometimes on startup, sometimes while backing into a parking spot) I cant go into any gear. If I sit a while and play with it it will go in perfect with no grind.

I took it to the dealership after having no luck myself and they said it was an internal problem with the tranny itself.

I cant see it being the tranny as it worked fine pre-clutch install.

Things I have done so far:Adjusted pedal the entire way out, verified the Slave cylinder is pushing the entire way out(per S316).

Any ideas?

AstonMartin · 01-22-2008, 07:11 PM

booster clutch set right?

VRoom4 · 01-22-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AstonMartin

booster clutch set right?

Behind the pedal? Never knew it could be adjusted.

How so or a link, S316 says nothing about it.

AstonMartin · 01-22-2008, 07:18 PM

To be honest, not sure but I've heard, and I use heard loosely, it done before. When you try to shift, does it seem like it hits a wall or something or catch on something mid shift or what?

VRoom4 · 01-22-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AstonMartin

To be honest, not sure but I've heard, and I use heard loosely, it done before. When you try to shift, does it seem like it hits a wall or something or catch on something mid shift or what?

Its not when I am driving, only when putting it in gear initially.

Feels like it is hitting a brick wall like there is no gear there at all. When it eventually goes in it goes into all gears smoothly. Until then I cant go into any gears.

VRoom4 · 01-23-2008, 10:07 PM

Bump, no1 looks at the new subforums.

92stealth15g · 01-23-2008, 10:34 PM

yup, i had the same problem. Bleed the lines. that should fix it. If not, you probably need a new throwout bearing.

VRoom4 · 01-24-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 92stealth15g

yup, i had the same problem. Bleed the lines. that should fix it. If not, you probably need a new throwout bearing.

Its got a brand new TOB, does something go wrong with them?

92stealth15g · 01-24-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by VRoom4

Its got a brand new TOB, does something go wrong with them?

It shouldnt... unless you dumped the $%&@ out of it during the break-in period. Did you bleed your lines and check to make sure your master is full? no leaks in the lines?

VRoom4 · 01-24-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 92stealth15g

It shouldnt... unless you dumped the $%&@ out of it during the break-in period. Did you bleed your lines and check to make sure your master is full? no leaks in the lines?

Bled it twice, the fluid line isnt leaking anywhere.

01-22-2008, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
VRoom4 BAWnCers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: York, PA Drives: '96 Vr4 Trader Rating: (6)	Shifting problems after clutch install Recently after installing a Southbend clutch I have been having shifting troubles. Sometimes when at a dead stop(sometimes on startup, sometimes while backing into a parking spot) I cant go into any gear. If I sit a while and play with it it will go in perfect with no grind. I took it to the dealership after having no luck myself and they said it was an internal problem with the tranny itself. I cant see it being the tranny as it worked fine pre-clutch install. Things I have done so far:Adjusted pedal the entire way out, verified the Slave cylinder is pushing the entire way out(per S316). Any ideas?

01-22-2008, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
AstonMartin Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morganton, NC Drives: 1991 3000GT VR4 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Shifting problems after clutch install booster clutch set right? __________________ Me: "What kinds of things does she like" Trent: "Cherokee things" Me: "And what exactly ARE Cherokee things?" Trent: "Japanese food"

01-22-2008, 07:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
AstonMartin Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morganton, NC Drives: 1991 3000GT VR4 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Shifting problems after clutch install To be honest, not sure but I've heard, and I use heard loosely, it done before. When you try to shift, does it seem like it hits a wall or something or catch on something mid shift or what?

01-23-2008, 10:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
VRoom4 BAWnCers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: York, PA Drives: '96 Vr4 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Shifting problems after clutch install Bump, no1 looks at the new subforums.

01-23-2008, 10:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
92stealth15g Certified White Boy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Laramie, Wyoming Drives: 1992 Stealth RT/TT Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Shifting problems after clutch install yup, i had the same problem. Bleed the lines. that should fix it. If not, you probably need a new throwout bearing. __________________ 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin turbo AWD, Dynamic Racing stage II heads, 99 lifters, 6-speed Getrag from 99 vr4, Southbend Stage 4 DXD-B Clutch, TEC 15g's, Greddy blow off valve, Dejon Powerhouse Blow-Thru Intake Pipes, DSM sidemounts, Denso fuel pump, 550cc fuel injectors, Apexi SAFC, HKS VPC, Apexi AVCR, msd ignition dis-4, MSD 8.5mm wires, NGK coppers 1 stage colder, y-pipe, borla catback, ATR downpipe, highflow cat, Lowered, Nitto tires. In the future: intercooler hard pipes, hopefully close to 500 horsepower after a good tune. When im rich: A second gen TD-05 VR4 monster.

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