New Clutch Problems; HELP!!!
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New Clutch Problems; HELP!!! I have installed a new RAM Powergrip clutch and pressure plate in my '98 WS6. Everything was replaced; flywheel, pilot bearing, slave cylinder/throw-out bearing assembly. I bled the slave cylinder, repeatedly. There were no air bubbles coming out. The pedal feels great.
However, it is difficult to get into reverse and slightly hard to get into first gear.
The clutch also engages AS SOON as you lift the pedal off the floor. I am not too concerned with this, but I don't want to hurt the gears or trans, by forcing it into reverse.
ANY suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!
Thanks!
However, it is difficult to get into reverse and slightly hard to get into first gear.
The clutch also engages AS SOON as you lift the pedal off the floor. I am not too concerned with this, but I don't want to hurt the gears or trans, by forcing it into reverse.
ANY suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!
Thanks!
All of my new clutches started out exactly as you describe. Put some miles on it and the pedal release point should come up and gear selection should improve. You should typically be stopped when going in 1 or R anyway so it won't hurt anything if it's a little rough at first.
I dont have the same clutch (spec 3+). I did have Mti install it cause Im a wussie and wont do it myself. I didn't have any kind of problems what so ever. It could just be the brand of clutch you are using. When was the last time you changed your trans fluid? Perhaps its a tad low?
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The trans fluid was changed during this clutch job replacement. The clutch is a RAM Powergrip HD. I guess I will just drive it for a couple hundred miles, and see how it feels.
umm how about looking at your previous thread and follow some of the advice in there before creating the exact same thread asking the same exact question? 
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....4&postcount=11
Put some more miles on it and I'm positive it will cure your problem.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....4&postcount=11
Put some more miles on it and I'm positive it will cure your problem.
Break it in well, then run the snot out of it and see what happens. I dont believe you'll hurt the gears. On the street you will ruin the syncros first and possibly bend the shift fork if forcing it into "gear". Gears are connected and are connected by a seperate pice with something they call dog teeth. This is what engages the gears when shifting. I belive this info is accurate. But check me out to be sure.
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Originally Posted by JakeY2KZ
umm how about looking at your previous thread and follow some of the advice in there before creating the exact same thread asking the same exact question?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....4&postcount=11
Put some more miles on it and I'm positive it will cure your problem.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....4&postcount=11
Put some more miles on it and I'm positive it will cure your problem.
I will just drive the vehicle for a couple of hundred miles, and see how it goes. I was really concerned with the difficulty of getting the trans into reverse.
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