Hey guys I need some advice.
At Summit Point-JC (Speedtrial USA track day) I started to have some clutch issues. On my second run on track(with Warren instructing) I was having difficulty shifting. So much so that on my next two runs I just left the car in 3rd gear. I was able to drive it home, still having difficult shifting. Today, when I tried to go to the market I absolutely couldnt shift into any gear and had to leave it in a parking lot. A friend and I came back for it later and started in 1st and drove it home in 1st. We bled the clutch to see if it was just that there were air bubbles in the lines but we still had the same problem. One thing I found weird as we were bleeding the clutch was that when I'd let off the clutch when my friend closed the bleeder valve, it didn't spring back up. I'm not sure if that's relevant.

The best way to describe what I'm experiencing is that the clutch will not fully disengage when I put the pedal in. It isn't slipping because when I have been able to get it into gear I accelerate without incident. Could it be that I need to adjust the clutch pedal? If so could any of you describe how to do this.
At any rate I'm wondering if any of you have an idea of what the problem is, and whether or not I could fix it myself. I guess now would be a good time to order the factory service manual...

Thanks in advance,
Gerald

 

Is it the factory clutch? There is an issue with the factory clutches losing their springs. If one of the springs falls out, it will act like you describe.

I say get an aftermarket clutch and be done with it; Your problem will definately be solved w/ a clutch replacement.

Dustin

 

sounds like you need a new clutch
mine did the same thing
stuck in one gear etc....

the metal around one of the springs sheared

It's definately something that you can do yourself if you dont mind removing the transmission

But if not then expect to pay about 600 for parts and labor

 

that's what happend to mine, and i couldnt put it in gear with ease. I should post pics. hehe.

 

Had the same problem, had to start the car in 5th to go to the Car shop.

 

Even though there were no bubles when you bled the system, you should look for fluid leaking out of the master cylinder down below it, near the firewall. Definitely easier and cheaper to replace than the clutch. It would certainly be a good place to start your investigation.
Otherwise, I can't imagine it being something other than worn or broken clutch components (ie. broken clutch disc spring or broken/worn pressure plate fingers).
Good luck, and let us know how it turns out !

 

Thanks for all of the help. I guess I'm going to have to order a new clutch. I want to replace my GSR with an ITR clutch since I have to do it anyway. I'll post on how it goes.

Thanks,
Gerald

 

The springs are shot. Probably torn out from hard driving. Seen it many times while installing clutches. Get a new clutch and replace your tranny fluid.
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