Clutch

[Kyromoto]

I think i need a new clutch but not sure... there isnt much pressure maybe like 10 lbs to push it in. and it seems the clutch doesnt fully disengage when im shifting. theres been times going from nuetral to first and i cant get it in gear... just grinds and grinds and i end up looking stupid and cant move. is this a bad clutch or transmission syncros??? anyone else have this problem???

 

[1slow97]

Sounds more of a clutch problem, I would also check out the slave and master cylinder..

 

[Kyromoto]

how can i check those???

 

[BUCK]

Check the Fluid level of your Clutch Master Cylinder, which may be leaking on your feet - Then check your Clutch Slave Cylinder, which may be leaking on your Street - BOTH routine maintenance checks, just like checking your Oil or your Washer Fluid, or your Engine Coolant - LOTS of Threads on this & good stuff in the VFAQ & Tech Article Section - Which BTW would ALSO be routine procedure to Search those resources - & do all this darn pretty fast while you still have a Transmission left to Shift, you are giving those Synchros HELL~!

 

[Kyromoto]

yeah i know... even when i double clutch every shift (wich helps alot) i still need to fix it. well ill check all what you said tomorrow when i see my baby again. good thing though is while ive had it ive only driven it maybe 8 times. 4 of wich were rally races. it seems the car is perfect on the dirt redlining and going fast but as soon as race over and i drive it home ALLLLL the problems come back... its a very weird personality in the car

 

[BUCK]

It may even have the ORIGINAL Clutch Master in it - If you're racing it do yourself a favor & replace Master & Slave - Check out the Drivetrain Section & a Slave writeup @

Visual Frequently Answered Questions - Home Page

 

[Kyromoto]

ok thanks... i appreciate the help... ill c what i can do tomorrow... and should I get the parts at like a autozone or is it something i need from mitsubishi HQ?