That's really odd; I can relate as my DeLorean is my first stick ever too. But given the fact that I'm 24, been driving for quite a while, and was highly er, MOTIVATED to learn, I just jumped in, threw her in gear and zoom. I've ground my gears before a bit, but nothing serious has seemed to happen with my trans at all. --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "jmlaux83" <jmlaux83@xxxx> wrote: > > > Alright, I made my first big boo boo with the car a few weeks ago. > While still trying to get the hang of a manuel transmission car I > accidentally tried to put my car in gear without pushing down on the > clutch pedal first. It grinded for less then a second before I > realized my stupid mistake. now when ever the car is moving and the > cluch is not depressed it make a fast churping sound like a cricket > but barely tuch the clutch pedal and it will go away. > > Also, sometimes when I put it into second it grinds slightly even If > the clutch pedal is completely down. What happened? > > > Jason > 2256 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/