Problems with Clutch

krembish
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:20:10 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

I own a 1998 Suzuki Sidekick. I have replaced nearly everything including the motor and clutch. My trouble is with the clutch that is approximately 2 years old and has 44k miles on it. When fully warm - after driving for about an hour - it is extremely hard to put the car into gear from a dead stop - any gear. When I try to get the car into reverse it sounds like the gears are grinding and thuds when I move the stick into position.

My mechanic said the clutch is going bad- and it is out of warranty.

A few FYIs:

I do not ride the clutch

I do not let my hand rest upon the shifter

I have own/driven several standard shift cars

It is not slipping

Any ideas?

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