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    Falcon clunking the gears

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    I HAVE a problem with my 1993 EBII Ford Falcon, which has a rare five-speed manual. It is a very reliable and powerful car, but on cold days it will clunk when changing from first to second, and second to third. All other gears are fine, and so is downshifting. I am wondering what can be done to remedy this, and if the clutch, which is worn, has anything to do with it. A mechanic said the oil was too thick and changed it, but this solved the problem for only about a week.
    Answered by CarsGuide
    20 September 2007
    CarsGuide team

    CHECK the firewall, specifically the bracket that takes the clutch cable. It is known to break where it is welded to that panel because of flexing of the firewall. Even if it is cracked, the pedal can feel normal and have the correct free play, but because the bracket moves when you depress the pedal, the clutch doesn't throw out enough and will drag when you go to shift gears. If you find the bracket is cracked, a repair kit is available from Ford. It may also be that the clutch is dragging because it is worn.

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