clutch or transmission

CHEVROLET IMPALA
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NOAHTHEPIMP
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according to many other problems my car is having. it makes this grinding noise when i let the clutch go too fast on first gear or even let it go slowly but push hard on gas. the noise also comes from second gear but i couln't really tell and it also has a really difficult time to shift. . it is not as smooth as other cars i drove. This was going on before my clutch or whatever went out. what is the problem, transmission or the clutch.
thank you
Jan 3, 2006 at 8:51 AM
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PALCO
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clutch slipping is my thought.
Jan 3, 2006 at 11:19 AM
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INLOW1990
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It seems like its grinding gears and you probably should look into a new clutch but you have to have the timing set exactly right or its gonna be bad
Feb 27, 2006 at 12:20 PM
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MECHTRIX
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sounds like its the input shaft bearing syncro rings if not more in the transmission and the throwout bearing 'pressure plate' friction disc ' flywheel resurface...good luck"
May 4, 2011 at 12:48 AM
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Suggested Repair

Have the transmission inspected for a worn input shaft bearing and synchro rings, and also check the clutch assembly, including the throwout bearing, pressure plate, friction disc, and flywheel, which may need resurfacing.

Conversation Summary

The owner reported grinding when releasing the clutch in first gear, similar noise in second gear, and difficult shifting, and asked whether the clutch or transmission was at fault. One user suggested clutch slip, and another suggested grinding gears and a new clutch with careful timing. The expert attributed the problem to the transmission input shaft bearing and synchro rings, possibly more internal transmission damage, along with the throwout bearing, pressure plate, friction disc, and flywheel.

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