97 A4 2.8 M/T tranny problems
#11
May be unrelated, but I had an issue in my 300zx where I could shift freely with the engine off, and couldn't shift with the clutch at all with the engine running. I had to powershift it by rev-matching. It turned out to be a spring in the pressure plate that broke out, turned sideways, and jammed the disk into the flywheel.
Just something to think about.
Just something to think about.
I was actually thinking about it being a clutch issue today, but I began ruling it out since I can get the car going pretty smootly by using the clutch.
#13
Sounds like this will be the issue. How hard is it to repair the clutch?
#14
Audi clutches are light so that's definitely a telltale. It's a labor-intensive job but not terribly hard. You're gonna want a friend or two to help though - it's heavy enough to be really awkward for one guy to manipulate.
#16
I will try to find a simillar manual audi in the area so I can compare the clutches. Right now, I would say it's about 5 times stiffer than the throttle pedal.
#17
Another observation. When I start the car on a flat surface with the 1st gear engaged, clutch pedal pushed in as far as I can, brakes off, the car starts rolling forward just slightly. Same thing happens in reverse. When I start it in neutral and try shifting into any gear, I can see a slight RPM drop and the car moves slightly. Is this normal?
Is there a good way to test the clutch or the slave cylinder before I start spending $$ on parts I don't need?
Is there a good way to test the clutch or the slave cylinder before I start spending $$ on parts I don't need?
#19
I have a power bleeder and I was trying to do just that today but I couldn't find anywhere to attach it to. Is clutch fluid tank the same thing as the brake fluid reservoir?