possible clutch of trans issue.

[Jay 97 GSX]

Ok, so my previous post's i referred to the tcase, Tcase was changed Grind still there. control arm fixed as well.

I noticed yesterday that with the car off and in neutral the gear shift doesn't move side to side freely. if i move it slowly to the left or right, it will feel as if it hits something then with more pressure it will continue to move all the way. basically like if you move it to the right while in neutral about half way towards the right it feels tight then after it will pass that part and move freely the rest of the way.

I am hearing a grind while its running in neutral but if i wiggle the stick its like the grind goes away. seems like now im leaning towards a clutch problem. I will drain the trans tonight and see if im low on fluid ect.

Will a bad clutch cause this issue as well as grinding while on load?
also its like i have to seriously press the clutch all the way down to the floor in order to shift properly. basically having to mash your foot on the floor. maybe i need to learn how to check the adjustment on it also.

 

[ChessmoDSM]

Sure sounds like a TB, does it go away or change at all when the clutch is engaged? If it is the TOB you should fix ASAP before you do ruin some internal stuff.

 

[Jay 97 GSX]

Yea it does go away when u press the clutch

 

[ChessmoDSM]

I would bet Dimes to Donuts that you have a bad TOB..

 

[Street9s]

Throwout bearing. 99% on that. Change it out and give us an update.

 

[luv2rallye]

I noticed yesterday that with the car off and in neutral the gear shift doesn't move side to side freely. if i move it slowly to the left or right, it will feel as if it hits something then with more pressure it will continue to move all the way. basically like if you move it to the right while in neutral about half way towards the right it feels tight then after it will pass that part and move freely the rest of the way.

I agree it sounds more like a TOB issue. However for the left-right issue you might check the Select Lever Shoe: http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/97-gs-t-fifth-gear-grinding-help.376341/#post-152266167

 

[perrytheplatypus157]

After putting a new TOB in, remember to adjust your clutch assembly to allow the correct disengagement and engagement. An improperly adjusted clutch will ruin a new TOB in no time, along with the clutch itself and possibly even the transmission.

 

[Jay 97 GSX]

So my slave cylinder and clutch master cylinder was bone dry having these replaced before further diagnostics

 

[Jay 97 GSX]

small update,
Clutch was completely toast, fork as well, since clutch was bad it caused the gears to round out in the trans. Prev owner was a jackass. But its in the shop getting repaired now.

1500 for the gsx
2000$ in repairs so far,

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