some minor problems

[loyt06]

hello guys and gals
ok i have a couple problems

first off when i shift i grind going into fifth and i just noticed it grinded when i put it in reverse. do i need a new clutch?

second im having this problem when i first start my car and drive it around a bit. if i pull up to a stop and then pull away in first gear it will stop accelerating for a second like its gonna stall, then goes, then does it again.

its a manual 91 L with 110k miles

[ejp2fast]

grinding likely is your synchro's in your tranny...
it likely isn't your clutch.. unless you are slipping. and you're sure your clutch is all the way in.

[loyt06]

what does that mean?

[cubstiva1]

he means are you sure you are shifting correctly? could just be that you haven't mastered the stick shift yet. no offense intended.

[loyt06]

no, im shifting good
sorry i didn't say that
what does the synchro jabber mean? like what should i do and what does that mean if i dont get it fixed right away.

[hotfordcat]

They are those little brass thingies in the tranny that makes it possible for smoooth shifts.

[jglutz]

Hesitation while pulling out in first gear....Bad ignition (plugs/rotor/cap/wires) or timing.
The ECU is not happy and trying to make adjustments to the timing.

[loyt06]

ok so i can check the plugs, but how do i know if its any of the others? process of elimination?

[jglutz]

Just change them....I change rotor and cap ebery time I change plugs and wires every other time....just do it.

[loyt06]

lol
alright ill take your word for it and get that done tomorrow
thanks for the advice

[WmWatt]

I usually suggest wiping the ignition wires and distributor cap with a rag before replacing, and maybe spray with a moisture retardant like WD-40. I have to clean my wires once or twice a year. I've had this car since 1989.

[Dave G]

The grinding problem might be caused by the clutch cable being out of adjustment, making it so the clutch is not fully disengaging.