clutch

[mitsuGTvr4]

my clutch has 113k+ miles on it, is very heavy, and lately when im putting it in second gear, i will be letting it up, and as i shift into 2nd, its hard to get it into place. do you think its time for a new clutch, and if so how much do they run?

[3000GT_Formula_350]

Probably time for a new one if it's getting hard to get it into a gear, they run anywhere from $100 to $500, depending if you want OEM or upgraded. (just bought a clutch kit for $120 the other day on EBAY, got it and it's good)

[Igovert500]

I would honestly do a drivetrain oil change first. Do a search for drivetrain oil change and you will find other threads regarding this. There is a page on www.stealth316.com that gives instructions. When I did this, the shifting inbetween gears was SO much smoother.

[BB1970]

i'd also check your clutch hydraulics as they can go bad at that milage too it may not be the actual clutch on its way out

[3000GT_Formula_350]

Originally Posted by Igovert500

I would honestly do a drivetrain oil change first. Do a search for drivetrain oil change and you will find other threads regarding this. There is a page on www.stealth316.com that gives instructions. When I did this, the shifting inbetween gears was SO much smoother.

Is drivetrain oil the same as transmission fluid?...come to think of it, where's the transmission fluid go on a 5-Speed?? Never even crossed my mind, that would've been rough if I bolted it up and test drove it w/ no fluid in it (doing a tranny swap).

[Igovert500]

Yes gear oil(manual) is the equivalent of tranny fluid(auto)
This is the site I mentioned before, it should answer all your questions as to what fluids and where to put them.


http://www.stealth316.com/2-awddrainfill.htm

[3000GT_Formula_350]

thanks man.