Clutch/Tranny Sounds and Problems - '95 GT SRS

[FairlyZ]

Alrighty, friend (who is actually a member of SN95) has horrible problems with his clutch and possibly his (brand new) transmission.

Since I'm not allowed to drive the musty (I have twice, this is why I know the problems exist) I can't really describe or explore them throughly (maybe if he got his head out his ass) and he simply does not believe me.

Problem is;

1. Clutch has NO PLAY. Literally a millimeter after starting to release, it starts to engage. I also (again haven't been able to play with it much) believe some times, even if you put the clutch to the floor 100% it seems it's still not disengaging, i.e. if I try to put it into first or second it simply will not go, I have to re pump the clutch a bit once or twice and then it will go into gear.

2. When shifting into reverse, there is a loud clunk sound, this is just awful. No grinding, just a big clunk. I suspect it's not actually the tranny but instead maybe drive-shaft or diff (do Mustangs have axle assemblys or diffs, sorry Wapanese car guy here) it's god awfully loud and bad sounding. Also, sometimes when trying to shift into 5th, it will make a very quite clunk. Only did it twice while I've drove it, and I probably went into 5th 10 times, so it's not a consistent problem, which leads me to believe it might have to do with the clutch.

Now, the clutches are adjustable correct? So how can you adjust it so that it has play and hopefully fixes this not fully disengaging problem. I'm afraid he doesn't want to admit it's problems and will let them happen until l it causes more problems.

Only history I know of the car is it broke down on it's way here (Iowa) from California, tranny blew I believe, I dunno I'll have him come in here with details. I believe it's a used tranny but with very low miles, have to hear it from him.

Any ideas, and if this is in the wrong area, please move it. ccasion14:

 

[CC'S95GT]

WOW no way, I have a 95 GT SRS too. Have you seen many others?

1. The mustang clutch had a cable , not hydraulic. Pumping the pedal isn't going to do anything but make your leg tired.
Does it still have the stock pedal quadrant? Stock cable? Firewall adjuster?
2. the loud clunk is probably the u-joints on the driveshaft. Get them replaced before they come apart while driving down the road.

The clutch is not but an aftermarket cable is. If the car has the origional quadrant you can adjust it by pulling up on the pedal with the top of your foot. (you should hear a click)

 

[snoball]

WOW no way, I have a 95 GT SRS too. Have you seen many others?

LMAO hahaha Me too!

 

[mygreengt]

i knew somebody was gonna say it sometime!

 

[SRT Handz]

Dude, We totally have special Edition SRS Mustangs!!!

 

[mygreengt]

Dude, We totally have special Edition SRS Mustangs!!!

You have one too!!!??

 

[Reconisance]

um....totally explained to him that SRS is airbags
i have to go to an armory real quick, but ill be back to fully explain the problems

 

[Reconisance]

yes. the clutch has about 3 inches off the floor and it begins engaging, a hair after that and its fully engaged, and for some reason the pedal itself will vibrate (seemingly random, but frequently) once fully let up on. when pushing into first, it sometimes sounds like its winding up 1st, and i'd say 50% of the time it will grind/bang into reverse and 5th. eh...i'd say more like 35% but whatever, it seems random nonetheless.

....any ideas?

 

[CC'S95GT]

do you have an aftermarket quadrant?

funny thing about the srs thing is it was just posted a week or two ago. Hope your bud isn't too upset

 

[Reconisance]

oh, i thought it was hilarious. as far as i know, it should be the original one, but just in case, is there any way to check to know if its different? im more of an engine guy, as opposed to transmissions. i guess i should prrrrooobably learn that too :S

 

[CC'S95GT]

the quadrant is on the clutch pedal. Just stick your head under there and look at the top of the pedal.
Plastic=oem, alumnium=aftermarket.

 

[Reconisance]

oh alright, so the quadrant is like....above gas/between gas and brake?
totally aluminum. hm, i guess there's cool little things to discover
at any rate, what does that mean for me?

 

[CC'S95GT]

the cable might be on the wrong hook on the quadrant. some have 1 hook, some 2 and some 3 hooks.
To get it off of the hook you'll likely have to remove the cable from the fork in the tranny.

 

[Reconisance]

again, i dont know too much about trans, but could it just be loose?
if so how would i tighten.
or am i just retarded and they never move
thanks for the help by the way, i appreciate it!

 

[JDwhite98gt]

Also check in your engine bay, on the firewall (passenger side) to see where the clutch cable comes through. You might have a firewall adjuster also. My pedal used to this too, shake and vibrate, make an annoying rattling sound. The sound was actually caused by the pivot ball stud that holds the clutch cable fork in the bell housing being worn out. Your low pedal is an adjustment issue. If you have a firewall adjuster, twist it counter-clockwise, this will raise your clutch pedal up. Go in small increments, untill you are comfortable with its position.