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BlackFox · 06-05-2002, 10:52 PM

well after 6 days and a lot of new tools to play with i finally got my clutch changed, not bad from doing my first oil change a month ago (i've done other stuff like belts, hoses, thermostats, stereos, alternators before though) Now that everything is done, the clutch engages nicely, very light though but it's a stock replacement so.... anyways

When I try to put it into first it sometimes doesn't want to go in, I changed the tranny oil and added 2.5 quarts so what could be up? Need more oil? Needs to break in?

Broadwayblues · 06-06-2002, 06:52 AM

I hope you didn't drop anything in the tranny when you had the shift boot off....ouch....

Red · 06-06-2002, 12:08 PM

Well I have a 95 240sx-se And I have the same problem, Mine does it with 1st and Reverse, I just let the clutch out and try again.. What could this be?

anthony240 · 06-07-2002, 04:19 PM

this happened to me today. I just switched to a manual from an auto yesterday and drove around fine. I went to school this morning and as I shifted out of 5th when taking the exit, it wouldn't shift into ANY of the gears. I had to start it in gear and drive in 2nd to the school (not far). Found out that the clutch pedal needed adjustment, cause even if I start it in gear, the car will want to go even with the clutch pedal all the way to the floor. so I got it adjusted and it's fine, for now, I don't know but it might happen again, I hope not. I had to get towed from school.

98SilviaS14 · 06-07-2002, 04:41 PM

mine does it on 1st and reverse too! but only occasionally, i would venture to say rarely, even...

BlackFox · 06-08-2002, 12:45 AM

I'm pretty sure I didn't drop anything in, i had the holes covered when i had the tranny out. So adjust the pedal eh? What needs adjustment?

Grumpy · 06-08-2002, 10:15 AM

<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'> The KA and SR trans do not like standard trans oil, the work best on synthtec oils like RED line. You also need to make sure you do not need to bleed the clutch hyd system..

BlackFox · 06-08-2002, 12:07 PM

Ah that could be it, maybe i'll put in synthetic tranny oil, they didn't enough when i went so i got regular valvoline. Thanks, seems to be better today though.

06-05-2002, 10:52 PM	#1
BlackFox Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 534 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well after 6 days and a lot of new tools to play with i finally got my clutch changed, not bad from doing my first oil change a month ago (i've done other stuff like belts, hoses, thermostats, stereos, alternators before though) Now that everything is done, the clutch engages nicely, very light though but it's a stock replacement so.... anyways When I try to put it into first it sometimes doesn't want to go in, I changed the tranny oil and added 2.5 quarts so what could be up? Need more oil? Needs to break in? __________________ Current Cars: 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D 1995 240sx SE aka Kate (winner: Best Stock S14 @ 2002 National Convention) http://community.webshots.com/user/jeff976cal If you're interested in parts email me [email protected]

06-06-2002, 06:52 AM	#2
Broadwayblues Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 193 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I hope you didn't drop anything in the tranny when you had the shift boot off....ouch.... __________________ "stop lights timed to 55 mph are also timed to 110 mph!" http://www.geocities.com/broadwayblues34/240sx.html 92 240SX Coupe! MB clear side markers Clear bumper lights 3 inch universal muffler w/ removable tip. Strut tower bar- Front OBX SS version 2

06-06-2002, 12:08 PM	#3
Red Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vancouver, WA - Portland, OR Age: 44 Posts: 734 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I have a 95 240sx-se And I have the same problem, Mine does it with 1st and Reverse, I just let the clutch out and try again.. What could this be? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/509537 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4287415487 http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=21036

06-07-2002, 04:19 PM	#4
anthony240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 1,234 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	this happened to me today. I just switched to a manual from an auto yesterday and drove around fine. I went to school this morning and as I shifted out of 5th when taking the exit, it wouldn't shift into ANY of the gears. I had to start it in gear and drive in 2nd to the school (not far). Found out that the clutch pedal needed adjustment, cause even if I start it in gear, the car will want to go even with the clutch pedal all the way to the floor. so I got it adjusted and it's fine, for now, I don't know but it might happen again, I hope not. I had to get towed from school. __________________ 18+ to come//21+ to swallow

06-08-2002, 12:45 AM	#6
BlackFox Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 534 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm pretty sure I didn't drop anything in, i had the holes covered when i had the tranny out. So adjust the pedal eh? What needs adjustment? __________________ Current Cars: 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D 1995 240sx SE aka Kate (winner: Best Stock S14 @ 2002 National Convention) http://community.webshots.com/user/jeff976cal If you're interested in parts email me [email protected]

06-07-2002, 04:41 PM	#5
98SilviaS14 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mine does it on 1st and reverse too! but only occasionally, i would venture to say rarely, even...

06-08-2002, 10:15 AM	#7
Grumpy Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 167 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'> The KA and SR trans do not like standard trans oil, the work best on synthtec oils like RED line. You also need to make sure you do not need to bleed the clutch hyd system.. __________________ velocity.isfaster.com[br]www.mckinneymotorsports.com

06-08-2002, 12:07 PM	#8
BlackFox Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 534 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ah that could be it, maybe i'll put in synthetic tranny oil, they didn't enough when i went so i got regular valvoline. Thanks, seems to be better today though. __________________ Current Cars: 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D 1995 240sx SE aka Kate (winner: Best Stock S14 @ 2002 National Convention) http://community.webshots.com/user/jeff976cal If you're interested in parts email me [email protected]