Resolved Shifting Problems

anthonydsm · Feb 27, 2015

I noticed that when shifting from 2nd to 3rd it felt like there was a brick wall and i couldn't shift into gear :banghead:

The clutch was sticking half way and not disengaging fully(car would creep forward with it in gear but clutch disengaged) now my car wont go into gear completely, same brick wall. I've bled the clutch and replaced the slave cylinder and its still doing it. My next guess would be the master cylinder? :confused:

oneslowwdsm · Feb 27, 2015

Broken pressure plate fingers or something inside the trans itself. Either way, sounds like you're going to have to pull the trans to investigate.

ulitka · Feb 27, 2015

Are you able to go through all gears with engine not running?
If not, then you may have issues with shift forks or damaged hub and sliders.
If yes, then make sure your clutch does not experience a pump up issue, easy way to check is by pushing a clutch fork with slave rod into the slave cylinder until it stops then release it and watch clutch fork return back to rest against pressure plate. If you cannot push the clutch fork by hand, then your clutch hydraulics is pumped up, makes sure master clutch hose to reservoir is not kinked and adjust clutch pedal to proper free play and max travel. Service manual has the procedures for adjusting clutch pedal.

anthonydsm · Feb 27, 2015

ulitka said:
Are you able to go through all gears with engine not running?
If not, then you may have issues with shift forks or damaged hub and sliders.
If yes, then make sure your clutch does not experience a pump up issue, easy way to check is by pushing a clutch fork with slave rod into the slave cylinder until it stops then release it and watch clutch fork return back to rest against pressure plate. If you cannot push the clutch fork by hand, then your clutch hydraulics is pumped up, makes sure master clutch hose to reservoir is not kinked and adjust clutch pedal to proper free play and max travel. Service manual has the procedures for adjusting clutch pedal.

I am able to run through my gears with the engine off. I will try to do what you suggested. I have adjusted the pedal for max travel and max height.

ulitka · Feb 28, 2015

That is a good news!

Here is a nice video from Jacks Transnissions about adjusting the clutch:

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Anthony Aguilar · Sep 21, 2015

I'm having sort of the same problem. My car wouldn't start so I bled the clutch for a good while and now it starts every time. But, now when ever I try to put it in gear it acts as if its hitting something and starts to die if I keep trying to put it in gear (like the clutch isn't disengaging fully). The first time I push on the clutch after its running is very soft, then the second push gets stiff but won't go into gear still. After about 10ish pumps of the clutch the car will finally go into gear. Then if I let off in neutral the process starts all over again. Any help would be much appreciated.

1990TSIAWDTALON · Sep 21, 2015

Have you started it in gear with the clutch all the way in and then revved it up to see if the car moves with the clutch in? Easy test. Anthony, it sounds like there is still air in your system since it will "pump" up with a lot of in and out of the clutch pedal a lot like old manual brakes that you pump so you have a good pedal before you come to a stop.

anthonydsm · Sep 21, 2015

Thanks for the replies but i have found out that my tob, clutch disk, and flywheel took a dump on me at the same time :hellyeah:

i eventually upgraded all of it and it works like a charm.

anthonydsm · Sep 21, 2015

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