ideas on transmission/clutch fix

[99svtdlb]

I have the t45 in my 00GT and I think I blew the transmission. Now I didn't get my hands dirty yet and check underneath, but with the clutch engaged, it won't shift into any gears. You need the clutch to start her so I'm guessing the clutch is fine because it starts right up. Any ideas on what it could be besides the transmission before I look underneath?

I have a centerforce DF clutch with a adjustable cable at the firewall and a procharger running 10psi with a 3-core intercooler. I didn't do any of the mods and it only has 26K miles on it.

It definitely doesn't want to go into any gears. I had to powershift to get her home. I wasn't messing around too much, , just shifting hard and the clutch stayed depressed for about 3 seconds and then came back up. After that, couldn't shift. Any ideas or recommendations?

 

[Mike97gt]

well all you need is the clutch pedal pos. switch to read that your foot is on the clutch to start, so as long as the pedal moves down and the switch is ok it will start.

how does the pedal feel, is it the same as before? any binding? is it very loose?

 

[99svtdlb]

well all you need is the clutch pedal pos. switch to read that your foot is on the clutch to start, so as long as the pedal moves down and the switch is ok it will start.

how does the pedal feel, is it the same as before? any binding? is it very loose?

the clutch pedal still feels fine and there is no binding. i'm going to look her over this week, so any other ideas, let me know. thanks

 

[hognutz]

well there is just a switch on the pedal to start the car so that does not guaranty the clutch is fine.

well you should be way over the torque rating for the tranny so I could be toast.

you are really just going to have to get your hands dirty to know.

look for something obvious or drain the fluid that should tell you about all you need to know.

 

[99svtdlb]

ok..i just took out my tri-ax and found trans fluid all around the bottom (i'm guessing the liquid gasket wasn't put on well enough) and I drained my fluid completely from the trans. I also took off the plate and saw that the clutch cable was still in tack and the throw out bearing looked fine.

when i drained the fluid, i felt it with my fingers and found no pieces of anything in it.

So here's my questions, is there signs that signify a blown transmission?

Also, it shifts fine when the car is off but when its started, can't shift into any gears. I think all do that though.

 

[99svtdlb]

look for something obvious or drain the fluid that should tell you about all you need to know.[/QUOTE]

what would i look for while draining the fluid?

 

[COramprat]

look for something obvious or drain the fluid that should tell you about all you need to know.

what would i look for while draining the fluid?[/QUOTE]Bits of metal...the plug is magnetic so look for shavings on it. If you have drained the tranny run a magnet through the fluid and see what attaches.