Possible transmision / clutch problem

[bhermes]

OK, from previous posts I have determined that my car is running a little lean and that I more than likely have a hole in the gas pick up tube. I now have another more pressing issue.

In 1st and soemtimes in 2nd gear my car is acting like it would if you tried to start in 3rd gear (shaking real bad). Once I get going no real issues. Also, if I start really slow and ease into 2nd and 3rd gear I can avoid the issue for the most part. Does seem to be a little more difficult to get into gear including reverse.

I am assuming and issue with my transmission or clutch but wanted to see what the groups thoughts may be. If it is the transmission any thought of where I can find one.

Any inout would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Walter Moore]

This could be related to the running lean thing. I would fix that first.

[Zed Head]

Check your motor mounts and the transmission mount for looseness.

Is there any reason your clutch would be worn out? Shuddering is usually due to an uneven friction surface.

Transmission problems would probably show up while driving, without the clutch being used.

[bhermes]

I will check the mounts. Would the shuddering stop after getting out of 1st or 2nd gear. I seems that the transmission is not really go into 1st gear properly. I know nothing about transmissions and clutches.

A couple questions;

1) Does the fluid need to be replaced in the transmission and if so how?

2) Is there linkage between the shifter and the transmission that could be the issue.

I hate to be ignorant but in this case I am and many others and thanks to this group I am learning quickly.

[bhermes]

Just to add a little the problem is almost like you are trying to get going with the emergency brake on. After a few seconds no issues and car seems to be driving fine. Still seems a little harder to get in gear than normal.

[5thhorsemann]

Harder to get into gear as in more pressure required at the shifter or are the gears grinding?

Having to bully the shifter into gear could mean low tranny lube or bent forks.

Grinding on the other hand would point to the clutch not disengaging fully.

Does the car creep with the clutch depressed at a stand still when in gear? Again that would be the clutch.

If by "shaking real bad" you mean the car is learching or lunging, I would agree with Walter and get the mixture rite first.

[olzed]

What does the engine sound like when the car is stationary. Does it rev freely and smoothley ?

[bhermes]

I will look into all of this in the morning; however, probalbly more like grinding but maybe a combination of both. Not really learching or lunging, again more like not in the proper gear and or brake on. Almost the opposite of lunging. Fine after I get out of early second gear or if I start very slowly and ease up to second.

[5thhorsemann]

Jack up your rear end in nutral and see if the tires spin freely, do the same on the front to see if you have a locked up brake or something going on.

[Zed Head]

I will look into all of this in the morning; however, probalbly more like grinding but maybe a combination of both. Not really learching or lunging, again more like not in the proper gear and or brake on. Almost the opposite of lunging. Fine after I get out of early second gear or if I start very slowly and ease up to second.

You're descriptions are hard to grasp. Shaking real bad, not lurchng or lunging, grinding, combination of both? (both what?), hard to get in to gear, once you get going no issues... It sounds like you're transmission is going bad along with your clutch and clutch cylinders, and your engine, transmission and differential are about to fall out.

A short story from when you start the car, to putting it in to 1st, releasing the clutch pedal, moving and shifting in to 2nd would probably be informative.

[bhermes]

I do realize that it is hard to explain over a forum but doing the best I can. I took the car to a mechanic (sort of a friend or at least someone I trust). We have not had much time to discuss; however, he drove the car late today and feels that the clutch is going bad but he did not seem to think the car drove that badly. When I drive the car I have noticeable issues in first gear not something that would be defined as not that bad. We must drive differently. I am going to drive with him tomorrow to get more details.

Zed Head, the car starts fine and seems normal. Putting car into first gear seems to me to be a little more difficult than normal for my car. I would define this as mostly getting a grinding noise and just not fully wanting to go into first gear. While in first and starting to move forward the car feels like I am trying to accelerate with the brake on or like the car is not in first gear but some other gear. A pretty rough ride for about 1-2 seconds and then shifting into second most of the time with no problems and normal. If I try to shift to second a little quickly I may still get the first gear feeling. In second gear the car quickly runs fine and fine any time there after (3rd and 4th gear). I come to a stop. Put the car into first and the problem and senerio starts all over again as I begin to accelerate and move through the gears. One last note, if I hold down the clutch a little longer while beginning to acelerate in first gear I can all but avoid the issue. Just have to hold the clutch down for a few seconds instead of clutching as normal.

Hope this helps.

I will update again after a little time with the car in the morning.