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BobDaBowler · 12-22-2008, 06:59 PM

Hey, I have a 1996 Camaro RS 3.8L Manual transmission and I have been having problems with my car lately. Starting last week my car would sometimes no go into gear. I would push in the clutch and I couldn't get it into any gear. It was doing it every other day for 5 days and now I cannot get it into gear at all. Anyone have ne ideas what may be the problem???

Inspector 17 · 12-22-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BobDaBowler

Hey, I have a 1996 Camaro RS 3.8L Manual transmission and I have been having problems with my car lately. Starting last week my car would sometimes no go into gear. I would push in the clutch and I couldn't get it into any gear. It was doing it every other day for 5 days and now I cannot get it into gear at all. Anyone have ne ideas what may be the problem???

A couple of questions: does your clutch seem like it is engaging? Do you get any gears grinding or no sound at all? Does the shifter move normally?

BobDaBowler · 12-22-2008, 07:10 PM

The shifter is moving around like normal back and forth...makes noise when I try to put it in reverse. The clutch doesn't seem like its engaging it doesn't have the pressure it once had, if you know what I mean?

Inspector 17 · 12-22-2008, 07:18 PM

Well, I would say it could be one of two general problems:

1. Clutch related - stuck linkage, fluid problem if it is hydraulic, etc.
2. Transmission related - broken/damaged shift fork, damaged gear, etc.

Sounds to me like it might be more clutch related, but hard to tell over the Internet. I would take it to someone who knows what they are doing.

I had this happen to a friend's car in college. The clutch cable broke and it was nearly impossible to shift. I had to drive it to the garage for her. What a pain that was. I hope this helps. Good luck.

BobDaBowler · 12-22-2008, 07:19 PM

Yeah thanks for the help.

Inspector 17 · 12-22-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BobDaBowler

Yeah thanks for the help.

You're welcome. I hope it helps. Let us know what you find out.

*CamaroSpike23* · 12-28-2008, 12:07 AM

Throw out bearing.

12-22-2008, 06:59 PM	#1
BobDaBowler Drives: 96 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4	Need Help Hey, I have a 1996 Camaro RS 3.8L Manual transmission and I have been having problems with my car lately. Starting last week my car would sometimes no go into gear. I would push in the clutch and I couldn't get it into any gear. It was doing it every other day for 5 days and now I cannot get it into gear at all. Anyone have ne ideas what may be the problem???

12-22-2008, 07:10 PM	#3
BobDaBowler Drives: 96 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4	Answer to questions The shifter is moving around like normal back and forth...makes noise when I try to put it in reverse. The clutch doesn't seem like its engaging it doesn't have the pressure it once had, if you know what I mean?

12-22-2008, 07:19 PM	#5
BobDaBowler Drives: 96 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4	Thanks Yeah thanks for the help.

12-22-2008, 07:18 PM	#4
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	Well, I would say it could be one of two general problems: 1. Clutch related - stuck linkage, fluid problem if it is hydraulic, etc. 2. Transmission related - broken/damaged shift fork, damaged gear, etc. Sounds to me like it might be more clutch related, but hard to tell over the Internet. I would take it to someone who knows what they are doing. I had this happen to a friend's car in college. The clutch cable broke and it was nearly impossible to shift. I had to drive it to the garage for her. What a pain that was. I hope this helps. Good luck.