clutch/shifting problems
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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
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
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
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