hatchet37

i have a 93 honda del sol. i was driving it and when i went to down shift i would rev up but not move. so im thinking clutch or transmission problem or fluid is low but i checked the fluid and it is at safe levels. what i dont understand is that while is idling i cant can stick it in gar with out the clutch and it wont die. So pplease help me i need this fixed asap cuz its my daily driver.

09chaplak

So you can engage the gear without the clutch and it does nothing?

hatchet37

yes doesnt die or anything so im thinking it could possiably be the linkage??????

09chaplak

Hmmmmmmmmmm

hatchet37

ok so its my clutch cuz that video nailed it. I appreciate your help bud. any tips on changing it.

Former User

Check whether an axle popped out of the differential.

hatchet37

ronj i did check and it is in. that was the first thing i checked cuz of my bag system.

Former User

Sometimes it's easy to miss. The gap between the CV joint and transmission should be relatively small - about 1/8" or so. Post pictures.

hatchet37

but that dont explain why it doesnt stall out when in gear

Former User

What makes you come to this^ incorrect conclusion?

hatchet37

because the clutch isnt disengaging completely

Former User

I've seen you post nothing that proves this^ is true. The clutch is disengaged when the pedal is fully depressed.

hatchet37

well u see the symptoms what would u suggest

Former User

Axle is popped out.

09chaplak

I think what Ron's saying is that the clutch operation could be completely fine, it's the joint not making correct contact with the trans that is causing the symptoms you are experiencing. Could be the clutch but since you said you don't even have to engage the clutch for the car to not die, it could be the trans is spinning freely and the joint is not making proper connection. So it could be a combo of the two and both should be checked

hatchet37

ok n what about it not stalling out

09chaplak

Just think about how the system works mechanically.

hatchet37

the axle is in. and still it doesnt move

Former User

You clearly don't understand your car's drivetrain. As I've said, this^ is fully consistent with an axle popping out of the differential.

Former User

Post pictures to substantiate. Also note that the axle can break off inside the differential.

hatchet37

now that sounds plausable. how much play would be in the axle if it broke off

Former User

Everything I've said is plausible because nothing you've posted backs up your claims.

Remove the axle to inspect. Before you do, post pictures of the gap between the CV axle and differential.

hatchet37

it is fully inside in this pic

Former User

Looks popped out to me.

Where's the picture of the other axle?

09chaplak

yea dude, even though the pic is small as hell you can still see that it's not butting up where it's supposed to.