I have a 2000 Suzuki Vitara (Chevy Tracker), and have been having issues with what I believe are the synchros for the first to second and second to third. When down shifting over 15mph 3rd to 2nd will grind everytime. But, even when I am completely stopped, and the clutch is to the floor it is still hard to put into any gear, and reverse will grind, as if the clutch isnt fully disengaging. Slave cylinder perhaps? Or both?
The grinding reverse gear is what really throws me off, as the input shaft shouldn't be turning at all with the clutch to the floor. Would a ever so slightly engaged clutch cause for slight grinding in the 3rd to 2nd and 2nd to 1st selection?
When forward shifting from 1-2 I can also make it grind slightly if I shift above 3000rpm without letting the rpm fall down as much as I otherwise do.
I appreciate any advice.
-Zach
2007-02-14 12:34:28 · 6 answers · asked by zachsandberg 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It has 69k miles, and the flywheel does not appear to be warped at all, and the clutch does not slip whatsoever...
2007-02-14 12:59:12 · update #1
The clutch is not totally dis-engaging. The grinding is the giveaway. Your problem is either a clutch master cylinder going bad or the slave cylinder going bad unless the fluid level in the master cylinder is low.
2007-02-14 12:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by notadeadbeat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, it sounds like the clutch is not disengaging fully. This won't cause the clutch to slip - if anything, it will make is less likely to slip. Unfortunately, you have probably worn out your synchro rings. You can ignore reverse, unless the manufacturer says you should have synchro on it - most cars don't, but a few do.
When you want reverse, try this: Push the clutch pedal to the floor. Hold it there for one full second. Now shift into reverse. You may hear a slight noise, but it shouldn't crunch. If it does, your clutch needs to be adjusted (or bled, if it is hydraulic. The older Samurai had a cable-operated clutch, but not sure about the Vitara.) After that long, the input shaft should have slowed enough to avoid crunching, but still be moving enough to engage the gear.
Good luck!
2007-02-14 16:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the synchro holds in gear after you shift sounds like slave cylinder or throw out bearing and pressure plate
2007-02-14 13:37:11 · answer #3 · answered by Josh W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my studies! my first %.-up replaced right into a fifty 9 ford with a three speed stick (switched over from column) and it had a synchronized tranny, even the tremendous rigs with stick have had synchronized trannys for a lengthy time period! something that you'll shift without double clutching is synchronized. it really is a lot a lot less artwork to pressure the synchronized tranny! no double clutching.
2016-11-03 11:43:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how many miles? but if i was you i wouldnt down shift they say its bad for tansmisions change your pressure plate,throw out bearing, and clutch and resurface your flywheel hope it helps
2007-02-14 12:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Th Clutch ITSELF is bad.
2007-02-14 12:40:08 · answer #6 · answered by Todd C. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋