[jacketfan89]

Okay Guys,

I have eliminated the transaxle from the problem. I flushed it out, and the gears shifted VERY smoothly with the car not running with and without the clutch. The fluid in the transmission was dirty, but there was no sign of metal shaving at all...So I don't think my synchros are bad...nor did I ever really think that just because the car wasn't grinding gears, it just wasn't going.

I'm going to check the whole hydraulic system now, although I don't know if that is the problem. Like I said, when I tried to bleed the slave I didn't get any fluid BUT when the clutch is depressed the slave piston moves...so I don't know whats going on there.

If the hydraulic system checks out, whats next??? Is it definitely a clutch failure issue. After the test drive I memorized EVERY symptom I was having. Hopefully someone can diagnose this.

1) Car shifts like butter while off. With and without the clutch.

2) Start the car in Neutral Fine. Shift into Reverse Fine. Shift into First and drive down the driveway. Fine. Try to shift to second...Nothing! The shifter was basically STUCK in first gear.

3) I turned the car off and Started in first with the clutch depressed. The car lurched forward with the clutch fully depressed.

4) When I let off the clutch in First and started giving it some gas, I heard a pop underneath the car.

5)I turned the car off and started in first again. Same results.

6) I was not able to get out of first gear.

What else can I check besides the hydraulics that could be causing this problem THATS NOT the clutch?

Or if its definitely the clutch, is there any way to tell which part?

Thank you guys SO much for the help...

Matt