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LS1EATR
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okay so i have a 98 cobra, im having some issues engaging into gears, i bought a new OEM clutch cable installed it, now if i put the dust cover on the car wont go into any gear, if i remove the cover and pull the fork down it will go into gear, but driving the car i feel the clutch pedal vibrate, something is wrong maybe the clutch fork idk here are some random pictures i goolge.
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NORCALSVTOA
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98 Cobra BAB SOLD
Posts: 1193 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Apr 2003
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SLOWSN95
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That is not an OEM clutch cable. You have an adjustable cable.. OEM are self adjusting. Probably not adjusted properly. Adjust the first nut by HAND to where it fits snug up against the clutch fork. Pry the cable off with a pry bar and thru the opening on the fork. Put the second nut on the stud and without moving the first nut, tighten the two nuts together. Pry the cable back on the fork and test it out. There should be a 1/2" to 1" of play on your clutch pedal.
Sorry if my explanation is a little sloppy.
[ February 16, 2012, 04:45 PM: Message edited by: SLOWSN95 ]
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2003 SB SVT Lightning
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89'Hatch-SOLD
Posts: 2214 | From: 510/east bay | Registered: Mar 2008
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LS1EATR
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these pictures are random from google images, i used them to see what im talking about lol.
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NORCALSVTOA
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98 Cobra BAB SOLD
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Notch1320
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Who ever put that pictured trans. in is not the brightest bulb. Why would anyone seal the trans. to the bell with RTV??? lol
Posts: 2349 | From: Yuba City, CA | Registered: Mar 2003
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SLOWSN95
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When it does go into gear.. where does the clutch grab? I'm assuming right off the floor right? Like 1-2" off the floor?
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2003 SB SVT Lightning
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89'Hatch-SOLD
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SLOWSN95
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quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:
Who ever put that pictured trans. in is not the brightest bulb. Why would anyone seal the trans. to the bell with RTV??? lol
Lmao I didn't even notice that
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2003 SB SVT Lightning
Pullied and Lowered
89'Hatch-SOLD
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LS1EATR
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quote:
Originally posted by SLOWSN95:
When it does go into gear.. where does the clutch grab? I'm assuming right off the floor right? Like 1-2" off the floor?
yeah bro rite when u let off the pedal, im thinking the clutch fork isnt on rite. when i get home gonna take a look.
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NORCALSVTOA
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98 Cobra BAB SOLD
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LS1EATR
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looks like I found the problem looks like my pressure plate is bad.
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NORCALSVTOA
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98 Cobra BAB SOLD
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SLOWSN95
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Originally posted by LS1EATR:
looks like I found the problem looks like my pressure plate is bad.
How can you find out that ur pressure plate is bad? Cant find out till its out of the car. If your pedal is grabbing directly off the floor, I'm sure its something else.. something that disengages the clutch (quadrant, cable, clutch fork, etc)
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2003 SB SVT Lightning
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LS1EATR
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Just put the car on jack stands, well it looks like its the pressure plate, The clutch cable is new, I guess when the dust cover is on it wont go into gear, and when the cover is off and i pull the fork down it will engage but only will go in sometimes but the pedal vibrates alot. tomorrow I'm gonna pick up a adjustable clutch cable just to see if that solves the problem maybe it need a adjustable one.
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"IF U CAN SEE MY TAIL LIGHTS
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NORCALSVTOA
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98 Cobra BAB SOLD
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Its a t45 trans not a T5 trans. Fyi............
The bellhousing does get sealed with silicone from factory. You don't typically separate what seems to look like the bellhousing structure.
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