Manual tranny/clutch issues

[NewDriverOlderRide]

Ok basically,

 

I had a reputable company install a refurbished new clutch kit, and i have a 90 day warrantee....

 

the problem(s)

 

1. It is hard to shift gears with the stick, and I mean hard. it started out fine, but has gotten worse and worse over the last week and a half.

 

2. clutch pedal has about 3-4 in. play before it has ANY resistance.

 

3. in order to shift into reverse, I have to turn the car off, put it into reverse, start the car back up, drive away. Otherwise, the gear GRINDS and i cant get into reverse cuz it keeps spinnin?

 

 

sorry for the ************ty discriptions...if you have any ?'s just type em' up.

 

Thanks.

[75subie]

have you tried ajusting the clutch linkage?

[subeman90]

trust me.... ^^^^^ he is right. and if you can't adjust it enough then the cable might be streached to the point of soon breaking.

[subeman90]

and just so you know...the spec for free play on the clutch pedal is 3/8 of an inch I believe (so that should tell you that you ae waaayyyyyy off)

[NorthWet]

Might also help to know what vehicle. They may also have used the wrong clutch components: Depending on model, I believe that there is a difference between FWD and 4WD (probably due to the tranny).

 

EDIT: Oops! I am reading challenged today! Loyale...

[azsubaru]

Could be the clutch cable stretching, like subeman suggested, but if it looks ok, you've got a warrantee - take it back in and have them fix it. SOMEthing's wrong, and it's most likely something they did.