Hard to Shift/New Clutch???

[Clipz99]

Slight problem... I'm having a lot of trouble shifting gears. I really have to force it/ slam it into gear particularly 1st-3rd and occasionally 4th and 5th are hard too. Once in gear the car runs fine. I can switch out of gear great it’s just putting it into the next gear that’s hard. It feels like I'm shifting but the clutch isn't engaged or something. I’m thinking its time for a new clutch but I just thought there might be something else so any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

PS- I own a 99 Eclipse GS (n/t). It has got about 55k on it and it has never been raced other than a few civic kills!


(Any info on a good clutch would be great too. Something that can handle about 200hp.)

 

[gsx_tuner]

I would check your master clutch. See if there is any leakage. If it is not that, then you can allways adjust the throw in the two shifting rods. You can also adjust how much clutch your pedal actuates.

 

[DSMeclipse4G63]

You mean clutch master cylinder? Well anyways where is the release point on the pedal? If it is really low then the clutch may not be disengaging all the way hence making it hard to shift. If that isnt the case then check by the clutch pedal there will be a rod that goes into a gromet(master cylinder) see if is busted or leakinf fluid then check the level. While your checking the fluid leve; take a peek at the slvae cylinder. Good luck
Andrew

 

[gsx_tuner]

Originally posted by DSMeclipse4G63
While your checking the fluid leve; take a peek at the slvae cylinder.

I'm sure you mean "checking the fluid LEVEL" and "SLAVE cylinder"

, just kidding with ya, what's good for the goose is good for the gander!

 

[Clipz99]

Hey thanks for the input guys. Is there a tech article or link to any of that stuff? I’m not too familiar with my tranny.

 

[gsx_tuner]

http://vfaq.com/index-main.html

Never fails!

 

[DSMeclipse4G63]

Originally posted by gsx_tuner
I'm sure you mean "checking the fluid LEVEL" and "SLAVE cylinder"

, just kidding with ya, what's good for the goose is good for the gander!

haha stop making fun of me:laugh:

 

[gsx_tuner]

Originally posted by DSMeclipse4G63
haha stop making fun of me:laugh: