Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:44:18 -0500 From: John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> Subject: Re: transmission symptoms (?) [c900]
On 11 Oct 2007 06:36:58 GMT, Adrian <toomany2cvsnospaml.com> wrote: > John B (rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org) gurgled happily, sounding much like > they were saying : > >> If it is a clutch problem, that would indeed be welcome news. But can >> clutch failure explain the grinding when shifting down into 2nd gear? > > Absolutely, if it's not releasing properly/fully. I think the clutch theory is pretty solid. Further supporting evidence: A couple times, I think the clutch was catching a little bit even when the pedal was depressed. And also, there are the noises. With the car idling in neutral, clutch engaged, I heard some relatively loud rattling from the engine compartment. I popped the hood and got out to listen. The noise was intermittent, and (as far as I could tell) was coming from the clutch housing. It sounds like something has broken loose in there, and is getting thrown around as the clutch spins. I think I'll open up the clutch on Saturday and have a look. I've never done this before, so it should be interesting. I ordered a clutch spacer tool, but I doubt it will arrive before this weekend. If I do take the clutch apart to investigate, can I put it back together without any new parts? Or will it be necessary to have replacements in advance? The tricky thing is that I won't know what needs to be replaced until I open it up. John
