i got a mustang gt 03 manual. when i put it into first gear it alwayz grinds no matter how slowly i put it into gear.. what should i do bring it to the shop. add fluid? what could have happened. all other gears run smoothly but everytime i put it into 1st gear i get embarrassed with everybody staring at my direction because of the loud annoying sound. plz help
2007-06-23 17:28:40 · 9 answers · asked by Cuzz imma kinG 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It sounds like your pressure plate is not disengaging the clutch fully when you depress the clutch pedal. What this means, is your input shaft is still spinning as you attempt to select 1st gear. It would be wise for you to have it diagnosed by a transmission technician either at the dealer, or a transmission shop. To verify the pressure plate spring being faulty will be very quick, since all that is needed is to remove the clutch fork access cover to see how it operates. Hope this helps.
2007-06-23 17:41:20 · answer #1 · answered by Ford Goddess 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The first gear may be worn to the point that some of the teeth are worn or have burrs on it. you may have to tear it down and inspect the first gear and other gears while it is apart.
The first gear sets behind the second gear and in front of the reverve & first gear sleeve.
I assume that this is a 3.03 fully synchronized 3- speed trans. If you don't know anything about transmissions take it to a high performance shop that does transmissions, they can do a better job than a regular transmission shop.
2007-06-23 17:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by joedward6788 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The linkadge could need adjusted sports cars often get this problem from the driver constantly slamming threw gears also the clutch may need to be adjusted or even replaced as hot rodding wears them out fast see a Trusted mechanic.
2007-06-23 17:34:42 · answer #3 · answered by thayldt21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a 1974 mustang and ever week i had to work on the
transmission. but you are in luck! i can help you out! ditch the ford and buy a chevy anything but a ford! the only thing i ever learend from owening a ford was don't buy anotherone ! but do try this hold your cluch all way down and wait a few sec. if that don't help have you tryed ajusting your cluch? or it could be frist gear is about to go ??????????
2007-06-23 18:03:33 · answer #4 · answered by runninglate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not supposed to put it in first except at a stop. But, you should be abble to get away with it if you have the clutch 100% in and you shift slowly, not like if you were racing.
2007-06-23 17:35:45 · answer #5 · answered by sakotgrimes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like the clutch needs adjusting on it,id try that first,they will grind like that because the car is setting still ,and some time grind a little in second gear if your not moving real fast.when you change,but id try adjusting it first,that might help it,good luck with it hope this helps.
2007-06-23 17:38:12 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
maybe your hydraulic clutch system needs to be bled... does it fully disengage when you are at a stop with the clutch pedal pushed in, or does it creep forward a little? if it creeps then your slave cylinder is probably bad, if not then your synchro is probably shot and the tranny needs a rebuild. it could also be the clutch release bearing or throwout bearing.
2007-06-24 03:10:48 · answer #7 · answered by darrin b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might check the fluid, but it sounds like the snyronnizer, i dont think i spelled that right!
2007-06-23 17:36:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say its broken.Take your ford to a repair shop and they will fix it.
2007-06-23 17:37:32 · answer #9 · answered by HyperGforce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋