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Old 12-08-2009, 08:50 AM
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77 280Z 2+2 clutch? shifter?

I start her up and put in gear and no go. I can shift into any gear WITHOUT pressing the clutch in! Any ideas? Ran great yesterday with no probs.
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Old 12-08-2009, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by luckyZ13
I can shift into any gear WITHOUT pressing the clutch in!
With the motor running you can pull the shifter ALL THE WAY into all gears? And no grinding? No moving? If so you've got major problems...

However, I don't think you are actually able to do that.

Have you checked the fluid level in the clutch master cylinder? I think you'll find that it's empty (call me psychic).
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Old 12-08-2009, 02:26 PM
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checked fluid and it was a little low so i filled it up but still nothing. No grinding or movement. sounds impossible I know!
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Old 12-08-2009, 02:32 PM
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Next step would be to check the slave cylinder for movement when you push the clutch petal in ( 2 man job unless you have super long arms and neck )
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Old 12-08-2009, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by luckyZ13
I start her up and put in gear and no go. I can shift into any gear WITHOUT pressing the clutch in! Any ideas? Ran great yesterday with no probs.
IF thats the case Your do have major problems. You could have a broken clutch/pressure place Or a broken input shaft on the tranny. OR! (if you lucky) The slave cylinder might be stuck all the the way out so the clutch isnt engaging but thats a long shot at best.
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Hmm, been popping the clutch have we? The clutch disc may have come apart or the input shaft is broken. Could even be the shift rods are slipping. Try neutral to reverse with the engine idling (clutch out). Like he said, fork hang-up. Have someone pump the pedal and you observe the fork movement on the trans.
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