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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 03:03 AM
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From: Kankakee IL
Car: 87 Trans am
Engine: 305
Transmission: 5 speed
motor? or clutch?

I need answers....

I have a 87 trans am, its a carb. 305, 5 speed with 110,000 miles

Gears seem really tight to where im almost forcing it into gear at red lights, but havent noticed any slippage,

Takes off pretty good, but once i get to about 3000 rpm in 2nd gear i lose almost all power

is my motor just getting tired and not wanting to put out the power?? or could the clutch be going bad??


Note: No rod knocks===== starts fine------ and doesn't miss ---- but there is a weird humming noise.
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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From: Edmonton, AB
Car: '87 Z-28
Engine: LT1-topped 400
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: motor? or clutch?

Check the fluid level in your clutch's reservoir, then check for leaks along the master cylinder, slave cylinder, and line. If your clutch is going bad, typically you won't have a hard time getting into gear at all since it will be slipping.
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