93 Clutch problem
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From: Madison Wisconsin
93 Clutch problem
I have a 93 with the ZF-6 transmission. I have a question about my clutch. At times I have trouble shifting into gear particularly if I'm in neutral at a stoplight and then place it into gear. I might be imaging it, but it feels like the car wants to move when I shift into gear. I spoke with a trans shop and they suggested I perform a test to confirm it was the pressure plate. They said I should lightly push it into gear with the engine running and the clutch in. Once I feel some resistance, shut off the engine and see if it slips into gear. I did this and it does seem to go in easer. Does this mean the pressure plate is not fully releasing? I notice the clutch fluid was nearly empty and I filled it to the full mark and pumped the clutch 50 times forum tip) to bleed off any air. Is it possible I have a leak and it's not letting the clutch fully disengage? I don't believe you can adjust the throw. I have noticed if I push the clutch down hard it appears to shift easier.
I certainly appreciate any help. As a new Corvette owner I'm not sure if I have a problem or just need to get used to the feel. I've just heard some horror stories about the cost of rebuilding a ZF-6 and I'd certainly don't want to rebuild it with on 45K miles on the car.
Thanks again,
Jim
I certainly appreciate any help. As a new Corvette owner I'm not sure if I have a problem or just need to get used to the feel. I've just heard some horror stories about the cost of rebuilding a ZF-6 and I'd certainly don't want to rebuild it with on 45K miles on the car.
Thanks again,
Jim
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to me, it sounds like it wasnt disengaging entirely when you push in the pedal.
Poor hydraulics are commonly the cause (I concur with bogus).
May want to consider bleeding and/or replacing the slave cylinder (i replaced mine just to be safe, follow bleeding procedures).
Poor hydraulics are commonly the cause (I concur with bogus).
May want to consider bleeding and/or replacing the slave cylinder (i replaced mine just to be safe, follow bleeding procedures).
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From: San Pedro CA
I suggest doing nothing.
The current factory parts are junk. People are going through 3 and 4 a month and still no finding a good part.
Currently, I have a small leak and I am not in a hurry to replace it with a bigger leak. Think of it this way... the leak that cost you that fluid may have taken all these years... I would not fret it, yet. Just make sure the hose is clamped off and away from the cat.
The current factory parts are junk. People are going through 3 and 4 a month and still no finding a good part.
Currently, I have a small leak and I am not in a hurry to replace it with a bigger leak. Think of it this way... the leak that cost you that fluid may have taken all these years... I would not fret it, yet. Just make sure the hose is clamped off and away from the cat.
