Transmission Or Clutch
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Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: FRESNO CA
Transmission Or Clutch
I need some help to figure out what is wrong with my 99 coupe 6 speed corvette. It has about 85K miles. It has been giving me problems when i put the car into reverse for sometime now. However recently reverse just does not want to go in. Before i just had to keep my hand on the shifter from having it pop out. These last few days i have not been able to get it into reverse. It makes a grinding noise when i try to put it into reverse. I have read some people's threads before and want to get some advice as to what might be causing this. Do i need to rebuild the Tranny or replace the clutch or maybe it is something else since all the other gears work fine. I would appreciate anyones advice.
thank you in advance .
thank you in advance .
Race Director
Joined: May 2005
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From: West Norriton PA
St. Jude Donor '08
It could be your reverse lock-out switch has gone bad.
You should not be moving when trying to put the car into reverse.
Do you get a grinding noise in any other gears ?
You should not be moving when trying to put the car into reverse.
Do you get a grinding noise in any other gears ?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 750
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From: Bedford IN
It will destroy the paper blockers!Mine does the same thing, I have to hold it in, It is more than likely the synchro, live with it or get it rebuilt! I know a guy that will rebuild it for $1250 with a one year warranty, and up grade it to carbon fiber blocker and such......
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Phoenix Arizona
It will destroy the paper blockers!Mine does the same thing, I have to hold it in, It is more than likely the synchro, live with it or get it rebuilt! I know a guy that will rebuild it for $1250 with a one year warranty, and up grade it to carbon fiber blocker and such......
i may need a rebuild 
