Geo metro clutch grinding.

I assume it is a standard shift transmission? I would see if there is any adjustment on the clutch cable. If the cable is already as tight as it can be adjusted, it's probably time for a new clutch.

sounds like stick shifted car, manual. trans. so.
clutch is dragging
if it has clutch master cylinder, and slave
first check the clutch filler cap, is the fluid full?
some have a cable clutch, and needs to be adjusted every 20k miles. did you.?
or the shift linkage is off, and cant get fully in to 4th, so grinds.
again service skipped now bad.
why not get it serviced.?

Sounds like it's time for a new clutch or transmission. Take it to a mechanic you trust for a quick test to determine the issue.

Hi bosslady15,

First of all I think I should say that clutches do not make grinding noises - but transmission gears do.
However, a clutch that is not disengaging properly can make the gears grind when trying to shift from one gear to the next. Also a common source of noise is the clutch throwout bearing. This will make a "grinding" or "growling" noise any time the clutch pedal is depressed. In either of these cases, the only solution is to replace the clutch, throwout bearing, pressure plate and pilot bushing. These all usually come in a clutch kit. If you have an hydraulic clutch with an internal slave cylinder it is recommended to replace the slave cylinder as well and also the flywheel on on vehicles. I'm sorry I cannot be more specific because you did not mention what type of vehicle we are talking about here.

the shift linkage may need to be adjusted a bit or the shift forks and engaged gears for 4th and 5th may have worn enough that they need to be inspected and fixed.

your best bet is to get a tranny from an auto wrecker, and replace the clutch while you're at it. If the tranny is that problematic, it's not worth fixing. The clutch kit, which includes the disc, release bearing, and pressure plate, would be under $150, and a used tranny probably $100. Try and find one with reasonably low mileage. Good luck.

If the gears grind when engaging at standstill, the clutch is not breaking. The possible reason for this in order of probability are...
1. Air in the hydraulics . Caused by leaking slave cylinder, which would have to be overhauled, new kit fitted bled and adjsuted.

2. Clutch adjustment, either cable or pushrod if hydraulic.

3. Clutch assy worn out and requires replacement with full clutch kit.May also require machining the flywheel.

Take it back to the guy that did the work. Sounds like he's got the pressure plate on crooked putting it in a bind. Whatever it is happened during the installation. That's a given!

Hi,

In all likelihood two (2) possibilities:

• defective clutch cable (most likely); and/or
• defective clutch fork (least likely).

Should it be the cable, this might be of help. It is turns out to be the fork, you might need the services of a qualified professional or a dealership.

Hope this be of initial help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information. Good luck and kind regards. Thank you for using FixYa.

Internal problem with the transmission 1st gear,or countershaft 1st gear.