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Nov 11, 2009 | 06:12 PM

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Not going into gear?

I have a 92 corvette. I just replaced the transmission with a updated zf. also put a new clutch kit and flywheel in. been working fine for a few thousand miles. all of a sudden though i can barely get it into reverse when it is cold, then when it warms up it engages very easy. any ideas?

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Nov 11, 2009 | 07:21 PM

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If you put it in another gear first and then try reverse, does it go in easily?

Nov 11, 2009 | 07:36 PM

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Check the clutch fluid level!

Nov 11, 2009 | 08:12 PM

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Check the clutch fluid level!

Nov 11, 2009 | 08:44 PM

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i had topped it off a week or so ago. may be its leaking or too much.

Nov 11, 2009 | 08:46 PM

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also mid travel of the clutch pedal going in it makes a noise like if you lightly touching you finger against a spinning fan. it only does this intermentinally. you guys are good help! thanks again!

Nov 11, 2009 | 08:47 PM

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If you put it in another gear first and then try reverse, does it go in easily?

i did but FAR from easy.

Nov 12, 2009 | 08:19 PM

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Nov 12, 2009 | 08:24 PM

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The clutch is not releasing, try bleeding the system. It should not be leaking any. Did you change the pilot bushing/bearing in the crankshaft when you did the conversion? That might be the cause of the problem also.

Nov 14, 2009 | 04:50 PM

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I will have to check with the mechanic who did the work. unfourtunatly i dont have the garage space or knowledge to do this complex of work. but i am definately trying to learn slowly but surely. man dirtbikes are way easier to work on!