clutch questions

[unibuga]

ok so i have a 99 T/A with the 6 speed ....basicly when i wind it up hard when i hit the clutch it still feels like its grabbing a little and it wont let you shift fast at all ...ive heard of this "drill" mod? could that be the issue....and what is the skip shift light for? and why is there a part to get rid of it? im new to this car so plz help

[35th-ANV-SS]

Drill mod is basically only for a "sticky" pedal problem.

Skip shift light is an "economical" feature car manufactures added which forces the driver to shift from 1st gear to 4th gear. It works off both speed and engine RPM I believe. You will notice once you hit a certain speed or RPM, the skip shift light will turn off which allows you to shift directly from 1st to 2nd gear.

[unibuga]

so do you have any idea on my clutch still feeling like its grabbing when close to redline? its almost impossibe to shift quickly at all making it slower also

i realize im posting a lot of threads but im new and just have alot of questions

[35th-ANV-SS]

Don't worry about asking questions, that is what this site is for

I am not understanding what you are describing exactly. Are you saying that your pressure plate on your clutch is "not" disengaging from the flywheel? You are saying "grabbing", but that is what the clutches job is. It should constantly be engaged (pressure plate to the flywheel) as long as your clutch pedal is up.

[unibuga]

Like when Im at about 6000 rpm and I depress the pedal I will here the clutch half way Grabbing and it won't let me shift for a sec or two....almost like its not completely disengaging

[tatertot91]

Look up info on the Tick Master Cylinder
pushes more fluid than stock and is supposed to fix your issue

[unibuga]

yeah i was thinkin it was just a lack in pressure

[tatertot91]

yeah i was thinkin it was just a lack in pressure

before you do anything check the clutch fluid. could be old and dirty fluid

[unibuga]

I checked it and its not low....its my first standard so Idk if its old or dirty

[Homer J]

I checked it and its not low....its my first standard so Idk if its old or dirty

if its black, its old and dirty.

[unibuga]

its dark now ill check it tomorrow....should it be clear? and if its old will it make a big difference?

[35th-ANV-SS]

If it is black, change it. Dirty versus clean...

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1024&bih=572

[unibuga]

yeah ill have to try that first

[Homer J]

If it is black, change it. Dirty versus clean...

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1024&bih=572

wow, great info. what better way to show then in a picture. im gonna check mine tomorrow too.

[unibuga]

so to go about changing it do i do the same as the post you showed me?

[35th-ANV-SS]

It's a sticky...

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124254

[Homer J]

It's a sticky...

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124254

i've also heard, or read that you cold just syphin out what is in the resivour and add fresh?

[35th-ANV-SS]

Never heard of that. Everyone here swears by the Mityvac method. It takes little to no time and is the only way to do this hands down.

[unibuga]

still not sure how that little vac thing works

[35th-ANV-SS]

It is a vacuum...it sucks it out.