1998 Hyundai Accent gearbox

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LE_STAT101
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Transmission problem
1998 Hyundai Accent Manual

its not engaging into reverse without grinding and it overrevs without applying power ( feels like its spinning ) do i need a new clutch ? with real thanks
Oct 8, 2009 at 5:28 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi le_stat101,

Yes, the clutch is bad and slipping. The disc is not moving back sufficiently or quickly and causing the grinding noise.
Oct 10, 2009 at 3:27 AM
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