C5 Clutch Fluid Bleeding Process

[C5Howie]

I am having some issues with my trans popping out of gear in first and second,I am going to try sucking the fluid out of the reservoir to clean it up before actually bleeding the system. For those who are interested,it seems to be a larger job than I anticipated! 97vette.com

 

[HLN A55]

Manny, can the fluid actually cause this?? sounds like synchro's to me...?

 

[not2melo]

When Manny does my fluid he gets out the old turkey baster and sucks out as much of the
old fluids as possible then puts in new fluid and pump the clutch to mix it up again.
Then repeat and suck out as much of the fluids again until its less cloudy as possilble, you
want the fluid as clear as possible and not dark.
I dont know if that is causing your issue now though.

 

[Riley P]

This is what Greg is referring to. Here is a how to on changing the clutch fluid that is much easier.

http://www.canadiancorvetteforums.c.../380-c5-c6-hydraulic-clutch-fluid-change.html

 

[not2melo]

Yup thats it Riley, forgot about that post.

 

[C5Howie]

Manny, can the fluid actually cause this?? sounds like synchro's to me...?

Thats what I am assuming but I have read opinions on the contrary. However when syncros are bad I usually hear grinding when going into gear,or just not going into gear,this is different it just simply pops out,and only once in a while! I am also exploring the possibility of a shift fork or something along those lines perhaps,bent?

 

[not2melo]

Hum might be synchro's are worn out or the forks are bent?
Either way does not sound too good if new fluids dont fix then
the tranny might have to come out good time to beef it up a
bit for those future mods!

 

[Riley P]

Actually, when you said it pops out of first, I remembered that my car does that every once in a while. It's usually at the start of the year because I am not use to the shifter (B&M) and always because I think it's in gear but it is only half way in. I go to take off, it bangs out of gear and I feel like a goof. I bought a Hurst shifter knob last year. It helped with the feel of the tranny, and I have not popped it out of gear for a while.

However, if it pops out of second, can't help you beyond that....

 

[C5Howie]

Thanks! I have changed the fluid in the trans and clutch master,although much better I still feel it slip into reverse while engaging the clutch,it will only go in if I hold the shifter! I have read on other forums where a shifter alignment process could be required..

 

[C5Howie]

I have also read where the isolator bushings on the shifter housing tear and could cause some issues such as this and others.

 

[snopro925]

Nylon on the shifter fork wears down causing loss of engagement-will usually pop out of forward and reverse unless pressure applied to retain it.

 

[C5Howie]

Yes I read that as well! ^^^