so after finally and i mean FINALLY getting my car to run and idle on its own, now having an issue with my clutch/transmission. With the car off i am able to go through all 5 gears and reverse with no issues whatsoever, when the car is on however i cant go through gears as easily, its hit or miss but reverse will grind when trying to put it in and as far as driving, its difficult to put in first as well as second. Havent drove the car since it started doing this or got a chance to try the rest of the gears, only drove it around my apartment after getting it running but any ideas? Thinking maybe the pressure plate but not 100% sure, any ideas as to what it can be will help a ton, thanks in advance!
Hi,
Happy to help you get this worked out...sounds like you just cleared up some drivability issues, were you having any transmission/clutch issues previous to that, or did they just start now- or is this more of a new purchase? Hate to answer questions with questions...Some details will greatly help members reach out with less vague responses.
1) Is this a car you recently purchased, didn’t have a chance to drive it much previously? You mentioned you stopped driving it when you first started having having this problem, meaning the Clutch/Trans issue?
2) Any recent Clutch or Transmission work in the vehicles recent history?
3) If you’ve had it for a while & have driven it enough, did this clutch issue start suddenly, or begin & worsen over time?
4) Does your Mustang have an adjustable clutch cable, firewall adjuster, aftermarket pedal quadrant for fine Clutch tuning?
5) What distance is the pedal from the floor when you are able to stop the Car while in gear, still feel like it’s slightly engaging?
(Very close to the floor, practically on the floor, etc-same for..)..
What is your pedal height when in gear, when the clutch starts to grab & move the car while slowly releasing the pedal?
Has the pedal height changed since the problem began?
Any Clutch slippage noted when it’s in gear & moving, or does it feel fairly solidly engaged?
If you cycle the clutch a few times first, then depress & push it into gear, does that help with it getting into 1st, doing the same in 2nd while moving?
Perform a spin down test?
What Oil are you running in its Trans, and is it filled to the correct level?
-Honestly lacking in proper adjustment, from the information I have until there’s a little more info to work with.
Best!
-John