clutch SOMETIMES grind when going in reverse

[bpark919]

I used to sell clutches so I thought it was the synchro. But then i read on the forum that reverse has no synchro? then i kept searching and i keep seeing "clutch fork" or "adjust clutch pedal" ... how much does a clutch fork cost, and if i'm car illiterate can i do the job by myself?

and also would buying a short shifter solve this problem? i was thinking the B&M.

 

[twicks69]

Your car most certainly has a reverse synchro. There are several things that cause reverse to grind.
*Reverse wave spring is worn out.
*Reverse cone is worn out causing lack of friction to slow down the reverse synchro.
*Reverse synchro is worn out causing lack of friction to slow down on the reverse cone when reverse is engaged.
*Reverse synchro engagement teeth are worn out along with 5th/Reverse hub and slider engagement teeth.
*Reverse idler gear teeth are worn down.
*1st/2nd slider teeth that engage reverse idler gear are worn down.
*Improper clutch adjustment causing the clutch to drag and not fully disengage causing shifting issues.
*Clutch hydraulics need to be bled, then the master cylinder adjustment rod needs to be adjusted towards the firewall until complete clutch disengagement occurs.
*Thoroughly inspect the clutch hydraulics for leaks.

To replace the clutch fork, you would need to remove the transmission, then replace the clutch fork. This would be required if you had shifting issues into all gears.

Check the shift linkage to make sure that the shifter counterweight is not hitting anything in the engine bay when engaging reverse with the shifter.

Also, make sure that your shifter linkage is in good condition and that it is not loose anywhere along the mounting points in the engine bay or at the shifter assembly. A loose bracket or bushing can cause shifting issues.

 

[xXEclipse]

before you put it in reverse, throw it into 1st gear then into reverse..

 

[bpark919]

My friend's civic had bad synchro's going into 2nd, but his grinded ALL the time? Is the eclipse different? I would say my reverse grinds about 40% of the time. Thanks for the info!