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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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Hello all! I just recently put a new clutch in my 94' Z. And I'm having problems going into reverse. It just grinds when I try to put it in. So I've just been starting the car in reverse when I need to back up.. It's a pain when trying to back into a parking spot. I have to stop, turn off the car, put it in reverse, then start it back up again. Bah. Also it has some, some issues going into gears. I was told that I could be a clutch problem.. (it only having 300 miles on it and it needs to break in) But I'm just wondering if anyone had any thoughts? Thanks..

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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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Is it hard to get over into reverse? If so could be the reverse lockout solenoid that is unplugged or broken.


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If it is grinding in reverse and hard to get in all gears something sounds misadjusted.
Old Jun 25, 2003 | 09:46 PM
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No, I can easily put it in the reverse "area" but when I try and put it in the actual gear it just grinds... And in other gears, it just is a little hard to push into. It goes.. Just not with ease...
Old Jun 26, 2003 | 07:50 AM
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 08:20 AM
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Sounds like maybe some air in your hydraulics, not letting the clutch out all the way thus you hear the grinding.
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