tranny or clutch (or something worse) - any ideas?

[mac-phisto]

hello! this is my first post on the forum - i apologize if it's been addressed before. i tried a bunch of different search terms & didn't come up with anything similar to my problem.

i'm running a 99 solara se (4-cyl., 5spd) w/ 134000 & lately i've been experiencing some issues. here's my symptoms:
-power loss (esp. on inclines)
-slight slippage in shifts (feels like plates not engaging fully)
-in 4th gear, ~2200rpm on incline, i'll see a rise in revs (up to ~2800), but that power is not being transferred to my wheels
-strain above 3500rpm - no more "punch", even in 1 & 2
-hesitation/stuttering/bucking when revs are ~1500-1800

i'm fairly certain this is something in my linkage - perhaps even something i can fix with an adjustment. if not, i hope someone could give me some info on whether i'm looking at replacing the clutch or the entire tranny.

anyone out there experience something like this?

[shocar4]

sure sounds like it's clutch time too me! good luck~

[akora12]

You're definitely experiencing some of the issues that I had when my clutch went out. There should also be a burning smell that is usually noticeable a couple of weeks prior to the clutch going out entirely. I would advise having it changed before you get stuck on the side of the road like I did.

[Got2XLR8 NYX]

Sounds like a burnt clutch to me too...

[mac-phisto]

thanks guys - helps A LOT to know what i'm looking at here. thx for the quick responses.

[Ivanhoe]

clutchy burnt......make sure you have the flywheel re-surfaced and have the rear main oil seal changed......sits right behind the flywheel, and is a definite must while everything is out!