Ugh, hard shifting again but.. not as bad
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Car: 1988 Pontiac trans am/gta
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Ugh, hard shifting again but.. not as bad
i replaced the clutch the other day and now im running into some issues.
Yes, i put the TOB in correctly(according the CORRECT picture of sofakingdom
) i even have pictures i took of it that i checked when the issue came back, Its not as bad but its there for sure.
Bassicly It grinds in reverse, and i have a clutch disengagement issue.
Ive bled the slave numerous times already, just to find it seems ok then gets worse after a drive of about 10 mins. ( my theory is that i have a internal leaking master cylinder)
Now, it needed a clutch bad before and now i dont smell clutch burnage or feel slippage, which makes me very happy but im kinda frustrated with it doing this again so.
Im ordering a pre bled gm hydraulic setup tomorow, but before doing that is there any other problem you guys would think it would be?
Yes, i put the TOB in correctly(according the CORRECT picture of sofakingdom
) i even have pictures i took of it that i checked when the issue came back, Its not as bad but its there for sure.Bassicly It grinds in reverse, and i have a clutch disengagement issue.
Ive bled the slave numerous times already, just to find it seems ok then gets worse after a drive of about 10 mins. ( my theory is that i have a internal leaking master cylinder)
Now, it needed a clutch bad before and now i dont smell clutch burnage or feel slippage, which makes me very happy but im kinda frustrated with it doing this again so.
Im ordering a pre bled gm hydraulic setup tomorow, but before doing that is there any other problem you guys would think it would be?
Last edited by fire350tpi; Apr 21, 2007 at 09:07 PM. Reason: Being parinoid about the TOB but double checked the pics and apprantly its in right
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Re: Ugh, hard shifting again but.. not as bad
TTT Bedtime
Hope someone can give me some more insight!
Hope someone can give me some more insight!
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Re: Ugh, hard shifting again but.. not as bad
Glad the pictures were of service!! 
How was the pilot bearing when you took it apart? What did you put back in; a bushing, or a bearing?

How was the pilot bearing when you took it apart? What did you put back in; a bushing, or a bearing?
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Car: 1988 Pontiac trans am/gta
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23's
Re: Ugh, hard shifting again but.. not as bad
but like i said before, what makes me think its the slave is that it was working wonderfully, then as the clutch wore in/adhered it started acting up again, making me think it just doesnt have enough throw left
Last edited by fire350tpi; Apr 22, 2007 at 02:30 PM.
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Car: 1988 Pontiac trans am/gta
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23's
Re: Ugh, hard shifting again but.. not as bad
Hmm, wierdest thing i took it to a friends house today 10 mins away and it seemed to be ok, not perfect but OK
So i beat on it on the way home and now its finnally back to chirping the tires, but i think theres still something a tad bit "of" Who knows maybe its because my 1-2-3 syncros are going /shrug who knows
So i beat on it on the way home and now its finnally back to chirping the tires, but i think theres still something a tad bit "of" Who knows maybe its because my 1-2-3 syncros are going /shrug who knows
Last edited by fire350tpi; Apr 22, 2007 at 08:21 PM.
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Car: 1988 Pontiac trans am/gta
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23's
Re: Ugh, hard shifting again but.. not as bad
its back again, lol not like it was oringinally but it is there ( as before)
Now, heres the question.. should i invest in hydraulics ?
Now, heres the question.. should i invest in hydraulics ?
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