Are there any problems with the Pontiac Sunfire transmission?
The 2000 and 2001 models exhibited the most problems. Technical service bulletins indicated several manual transmission problems. Sunfire owners reported hearing “grinding” noises from the transmission while shifting gears. Grinding noises are commonly resolved by repairing or replacing the clutch.
How much does it cost to replace a clutch in a Pontiac Sunfire?
The cost to replace a clutch master-cylinder averages $195 to $228 for parts and labor.The estimated cost to install a new clutch in s Sunfire is $989 to $1489 for parts and labor. Pontiac Problems: 2001 Pontiac Sunfire Technical Service Bulletins.
Can a blocked slave cylinder bleed a clutch?
Please try again later. Blocking a clutch slave cylinder allows the clutch master cylinder to actually start flushing from the master cylinder down to bleed a clutch hydraulic system. This can only work with external slave cylinders that can safely and effectively be blocked.
How do you Bleed the clutch on a Chevy truck?
To prevent this, you need to bleed the clutch on your Chevy truck. Slide the 10mm wrench over the clutch slave cylinder valve nut. The slave cylinder is located on the backside of the engine on most Chevy trucks near the transmission and clutch assembly. This cylinder pumps fluid to the clutch assembly for engagement and disengagement.
The 2000 and 2001 models exhibited the most problems. Technical service bulletins indicated several manual transmission problems. Sunfire owners reported hearing “grinding” noises from the transmission while shifting gears. Grinding noises are commonly resolved by repairing or replacing the clutch.
The cost to replace a clutch master-cylinder averages $195 to $228 for parts and labor.The estimated cost to install a new clutch in s Sunfire is $989 to $1489 for parts and labor. Pontiac Problems: 2001 Pontiac Sunfire Technical Service Bulletins.
What causes the engine to surge after a misfire?
A multiple misfire can certainly cause the engine to surge. You said you know what this was from – please elaborate. The tachometer is just showing what the engine is already doing; it does not affect how the engine runs. I still say there is something else going on in your computer system. Checking trouble codes is only one thing to check.