Rough shifting in cooler weather
10-12-2012, 10:35 PM
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Mechanic test drove the car and said that it felt difficult to shift from 1st to 2nd, when hitting the throttle hard. He said it felt normal during regular driving. I went ahead and had the tranny fluid replaced out yesterday. The shifter seems a little better, but still feels a bit clunky. My commute is only 3.7 miles to work and back, so I am not sure if the short drive allows the car to warm up enough to tell. LOL
I am thinking maybe this is how the new clutch and shifter is suppose to feel?
I am thinking maybe this is how the new clutch and shifter is suppose to feel?
Also, since you had a slave cylinder T/O bearing issue before, it's possible that there is something still wrong there. You might want to take the car to another mechanic to get a second opinion and check the first mechanic's work.
Last edited by JThor; 10-12-2012 at 10:39 PM.
10-15-2012, 01:33 PM
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If it started right after you replaced the clutch, then it is probably a clutch issue. It is possible that the mechanic didn't fully bleed the slave cylinder. So, the clutch is not fully disengaging. It's more noticeable on a 1st to 2nd shift.
Also, since you had a slave cylinder T/O bearing issue before, it's possible that there is something still wrong there. You might want to take the car to another mechanic to get a second opinion and check the first mechanic's work.
Also, since you had a slave cylinder T/O bearing issue before, it's possible that there is something still wrong there. You might want to take the car to another mechanic to get a second opinion and check the first mechanic's work.
Last edited by kevinmalec; 10-15-2012 at 01:47 PM.
10-15-2012, 02:56 PM
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The only other thing I can think of is the shifter arm has a bushing (rubber) that connects from the shifter arm onto the shifter plate at the top of the tranny. If that is worn, and since the tranny was recently removed, that bushing could be shot and causing a misalignment. fordparts didn't list that bushing separately but I'm sure it's available aftermarket (the entire arm is like $320)
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