Jmoney6

Since i got the car 2 weeks ago its been hard to shift, (some times) especially under load. Last night the pedal went to the floar and it wouldn't go forward (went into gear fine). I kicked the pedal back up and it sprung back up. 2 or 3 tries and it went.

Now only when starting off in first it makes a grinding whining sound (sounds like the clutch slipping on the flywheel. Once i get moving its fine.

I took the suggestion of another member who said put it in 4th and puncht he gass at 25mph; if the rpms match the speed its most likely not a clutch issue (i did and the car did as well so i dont think its the clutch, but it could be)

Any ideas?

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Check the clutch master and slave cylinder. The master cylinder is next to the brake master cylinder and the slave cylinder is on the transmission. You probably have a leak somewhere. If not, your syncros could be shot, but that doesnt explain the sinking pedal.

Jmoney6

is there an inspection port to check the condition of the clutch and play in the flywheel before pulling the tranny?

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

There is an inspection plate under the engine (where the transmission meets the block) but you can see much aside from the backside of the flywheel.