[hardk0re]

I've got some serious issues with my Escort, 1.9L 5spd tranny. Clutch seems good, Its got tons of grip. Only issue is I can't get it into gear. I can force it into gear, all gears are sort of like trying to force it in without the clutch.... but once its in it grips good. If I press the clutch when its in, the engine free-revs...not the clutch...

Any ideas before I take it in?

[meford4u]

Sounds like the same type of problem I had with my Thunderbird.
I had to have the tranny rebuilt. I believe it was the clutch plates that failed.

[hardk0re]

tranny rebuild...niiiice.... think i'll just dump this junker off and pickup something new then :P Shoulda kept the chevy :(

[oldeguy]

hardk0re,Jan 10 2007, 11:15 PM Wrote:tranny rebuild...niiiice.... think i'll just dump this junker off and pickup something new then :P  Shoulda kept the chevy :(
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There is a place in Courtice, Mike's Transmission. I went there with my 95 Escort ( auto ) after having AAMCO look at it. It was leaking fluid. AAMCO said $1500.00 to fix. Mike's cost me $100.00

[hardk0re]

That is so damn insane close to my house its not even funny! THANKS!

PS: We still gota meet up for the grill (got your pm haven't forgot). Anytime is good for me, I can drive out your way this time. (once I get the car fixed).

[reldridge]

Where to start...

Bent shift linkage. Worn shift linkage bushings. Worn throw-out bearing. Dying clutch slave cylinder. Does the shifter have play or ride low?

My bet is the shift linkage has come loose/bent/bushings worn.

Shifter linkage diagram

I had to replace the slave cylinder on my '92 GT. I know many people have replaced the bushings on the shift arm as well. Also replacing the stabilizer bar bushing is a common thing.

Have you tried http://www.feoa.net ? They are somewhat child-like, but there is some good info. Also try http://www.clubprotege.com , since the car is a first gen BG chassis Mazda Protege. Chances are somebody out there has seen you exact problem before.

Ryan

[hardk0re]

Well it was actually real easy, the clutch pedal required adjustment. It was not fully disengaging the clutch..... simple fix.

[OAC_Sparky]

hardk0re,Jan 11 2007, 01:06 PM Wrote:Well it was actually real easy, the clutch pedal required adjustment.  It was not fully disengaging the clutch..... simple fix.
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That's too bad, I'm sure the Chevy would have been easier to fix. ;)

[hardk0re]

Well not that it would have been, but the '84 never had an issue in 2 years I had it... by far the car with the least problems i've ever owned.

[reldridge]

hardk0re,Jan 11 2007, 02:06 PM Wrote:Well it was actually real easy, the clutch pedal required adjustment.  It was not fully disengaging the clutch..... simple fix.
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s***... Shoulda thought of that. I had a jackass mechanic thinking he could free up the slave cylinder on mine by standing on the clutch... He bent the pedal! I had to adjust it too...

Ryan