transmission help!
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okay, so i just swapped a 1.8L into my '90. the engine starts fine and everything, but then i go to put my car into gear and it doesn't move. when pressing the clutch pedal, the slave pushes the plunger, so i don't think the slave's the issue.
i did notice a couple of odd things though. first thing is that i can freely move the shift **** through the gears without the clutch engaged and the engine running. second thing is that it now requires extra effort to move the shift **** into both the 5th gear and reverse positions.
any ideas on what this could be? thanks for any help.
i did notice a couple of odd things though. first thing is that i can freely move the shift **** through the gears without the clutch engaged and the engine running. second thing is that it now requires extra effort to move the shift **** into both the 5th gear and reverse positions.
any ideas on what this could be? thanks for any help.
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you know what, i'm not gonna lie. i didn't take the trans off to make 100% certain that all the clutch components were there when it was shipped. the engine and trans were bolted together and shipped to me on a palette. stupid part on me for assuming, i know. any other ideas that don't involve removing the trans for the present moment? i don't want to drop it or pull the engine/trans if it's unnecessary.
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What about the shifter? Does it seem like the shifter goes into 5th and reverse completely or does it go part way and stop? Like the shifter isn't fully engaged.
Also are your reverse lights on when the key is on and it's in neutral?
Also are your reverse lights on when the key is on and it's in neutral?
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So your reverse lights definitely come on when it's in neutral correct?
When you released the clutch and it seemed like it wanted to die, did it seem like it was in a gear even though the shifter was in neutral?
When you released the clutch and it seemed like it wanted to die, did it seem like it was in a gear even though the shifter was in neutral?
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correct, the reverse lights definately come on when it's in neutral. i was able to check this out because i can now leave the car in gear with it running and it won't bog. it just idles.
not exactly sure what you're referring to by does it seem like it's in gear even though the shifter's in neutral. i can tell you though that rowing through the gears is just like normal until i get to 5th. 5th is extremely difficult to force in, reverse just takes a little more effort than normal.
not exactly sure what you're referring to by does it seem like it's in gear even though the shifter's in neutral. i can tell you though that rowing through the gears is just like normal until i get to 5th. 5th is extremely difficult to force in, reverse just takes a little more effort than normal.
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Reverse lights on while in neutral:
You will need to remove the 'reverse sensor switch' and slide the 5th/reverse shift rod back into 'neutral' position.
More information can be found on miata.net, in the garage section...
http://www.miata.net/garage/stuckreverse.html
disregard the suggestion that it only happens on very early 1.6's. I've had it happen on my '94....way back when it was stock
You will need to remove the 'reverse sensor switch' and slide the 5th/reverse shift rod back into 'neutral' position.
More information can be found on miata.net, in the garage section...
http://www.miata.net/garage/stuckreverse.html
disregard the suggestion that it only happens on very early 1.6's. I've had it happen on my '94....way back when it was stock