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Nick brass Posted on Jul 08, 2013
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When driving my 99 cougar and shifting into neutral at a stop sign/stop light my car remains at high idle and grinds teeth when I put it back in first. What could be the problem?

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Sounds like the gearbox. But the test is this: Engage 1st and start slowly releasing the clutch pedal DONT HIT THE GAS. The engine should gradually fade out and bog down when the pedal is completely released. If the engine just bogs down at some point, or the fading is not gradual, the clutch is damaged. If you hear grinding its the gearbox.

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mike loshbough

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  • Posted on Feb 04, 2009

SOURCE: engine surging high rpms at stop signs/lights...

the idle air control solenoid or a vacuum leak on backside of intake the hose that goes to pcv valve.they are both common problems on this car.check for vacuum leak firstthanks for your question....

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  • Posted on Jun 30, 2009

SOURCE: car makes a metal grinding noise at idle

sew them. something is stuck did you turn or anything in the wash?

old fart58

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  • Posted on Jul 03, 2009

SOURCE: car will not shift into gear

Sounds like a linkage/cable to me. Disconnect the linkage at the transmission and move the shift actuator by hand to see if there is the same things happening. Don't try to do this with the engine running unless someone is holding the brake inside the car.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 10, 2009

SOURCE: Car makes a metalic grinding noise when in neutral

You need a new throwout bearing in your clutch assembly.

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