Dealer or shop for TOB and clutch replacement?

[FRSFather]

Originally Posted by ermax

The funny thing is once you've had this tranny off you realize there is actually no reason to even tamper with the shifter. Taking the shifter apart just adds another 20mins to the job. When dropping this tranny you disconnect the shift linkage from below the car and leave the shifter and interior of the car alone. This also saves you from having to readjust the lockout because you never moved it in the first place.

Well I guess that’s what I get for not vetting a shop like I should. I should have asked if they’ve done one of these. I specifically chose a transmission shop because out of all the shops out there, you’d think they’ve seen enough transmission to fix it. Now they’re still Messing with it, I’m afraid they’re gonna screw it up now. I’m wondering if I should take it to a dealer now to fix their mistakes. So frustrating.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by FRSFather

Well I guess that’s what I get for not vetting a shop like I should. I should have asked if they’ve done one of these. I specifically chose a transmission shop because out of all the shops out there, you’d think they’ve seen enough transmission to fix it. Now they’re still Messing with it, I’m afraid they’re gonna screw it up now. I’m wondering if I should take it to a dealer now to fix their mistakes. So frustrating.

There are several DIY guides and hints here on the forum. You may wish to print some of them out and share them with the tech doing the work. Be careful how you present that information.


humfrz

[FRSFather]

Thanks humfrz. We got it back today and I drove it and I think they finally got it all squared away. The gears all go into place like they should now. My daughter thinks the clutch pedal is not coming all the way out, but I think she’s just overthinking it now because of all the other stuff. I drove the car and I thought the clutch felt fine. No noises and it shifts like it should. I don’t feel like the clutch is sticking or sticking in, is there anyway to tell what the proper pedal travel should be? Or is there anyway I could check that? This is her car and she’s the one who drives it all the time, so maybe it doesn’t feel exactly like she’s used too. Is it possible they didn’t bleed the clutch all the way like they should have?

[ermax]

There is a spring down there that will return the pedal all the way even if there is a little air in the line. You could also grab the pedal with your hand and pull on it to make sure it’s returning all the way. There is a stopper and switch that gets tripped when it’s fully returned. Actually, put it in neutral with the clutch out and try to start the car. If the pedal isn’t returning all the way the car will start. If it is returning all the way it will trip the switch causing the car to cut the ignition and the car will not start.

I suspect it’s just “different” felling and she is over analyzing. New clutches typically make the pedal very soft due to the change in the angle of the pressure plate fingers and all the fresh lube on the slave, fork and TOB. You probably don’t notice it as much because you weren’t driving it everyday like she was.

[FRSFather]

Thanks ermax I passed your message to her. That’ll make her feel better.