clutch/shifting problems
#1
clutch/shifting problems
Ok im having some issues that i cant seem to figure out, so hopefully someone might be able to tell me whats going on. I have a 99 ss camaro with the manual 6 speed, everything is original equipment and the car has 67k on it.
First problem:
When I go to shift from 1st to 2nd the second i push the clutch in i hear/feel this sort of banging metal clanking sound, then once im in 2nd gear and i go to let the clutch out its almost impossible to get it to go smoothly. sometimes i will have this problem going from 2nd to 3rd but it doesnt happen often. the car has never been to the track and this happens no matter what RPM i shift at. clutch fluid looks fine but im not the original owner, so who knows how long its been since the last fluid change.
Second problem:
There is no doubt in my mind that the synchros in my trans are atleast a little worn out because shifting is pretty notchy (first through third is definetly the worst) but its not enough to really bother me. However when i go to shift from 2nd to 3rd at 3k RPM or more i can never find 3rd gear. it doesnt even feel like a synchro problem because i cant even feel the trans fighting me to get it in there. when this happens i have to wiggle the shifter around in neutral and then im able to get in 3rd no problem. this only happens when i shift above 3k and it only happens maybe 60% or 70% of the time.
ive had this car for nearly a year but mechanically speaking im a newbie. hopefully im describing my problems well enough so that someone can help me out. any input is appreciated.
Thanks
First problem:
When I go to shift from 1st to 2nd the second i push the clutch in i hear/feel this sort of banging metal clanking sound, then once im in 2nd gear and i go to let the clutch out its almost impossible to get it to go smoothly. sometimes i will have this problem going from 2nd to 3rd but it doesnt happen often. the car has never been to the track and this happens no matter what RPM i shift at. clutch fluid looks fine but im not the original owner, so who knows how long its been since the last fluid change.
Second problem:
There is no doubt in my mind that the synchros in my trans are atleast a little worn out because shifting is pretty notchy (first through third is definetly the worst) but its not enough to really bother me. However when i go to shift from 2nd to 3rd at 3k RPM or more i can never find 3rd gear. it doesnt even feel like a synchro problem because i cant even feel the trans fighting me to get it in there. when this happens i have to wiggle the shifter around in neutral and then im able to get in 3rd no problem. this only happens when i shift above 3k and it only happens maybe 60% or 70% of the time.
ive had this car for nearly a year but mechanically speaking im a newbie. hopefully im describing my problems well enough so that someone can help me out. any input is appreciated.
Thanks
#2
Just curious do you have the factory Hurst shifter (has an H on the shift ****) and did you replace the shifter stick with a short stick? The rubber isolator in the stock Hurst made me miss shifts a lot, try and see if that helps
Plus shift feel is improved with a short stick, it is one of the best bang-for-your-buck mods you can get for our cars
I'm not sure about the metal clunking sounds though
Plus shift feel is improved with a short stick, it is one of the best bang-for-your-buck mods you can get for our cars
I'm not sure about the metal clunking sounds though
#4
Might wanna hold back on the short stick then, some people with the stock non-Hurst shifters have reported problems with banging into the center console while shifting.
all I know is with 70,000 on my stock Hurst and rubber-isolated stick it was very notchy. With a short stick it was firmer and less notchy, and when I upgraded to the Hurst Billet it was very smooth. Put the short stick on that and I found my ideal combo
all I know is with 70,000 on my stock Hurst and rubber-isolated stick it was very notchy. With a short stick it was firmer and less notchy, and when I upgraded to the Hurst Billet it was very smooth. Put the short stick on that and I found my ideal combo