Thread: 3rd gear hell!
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Old 01-31-2002, 04:50 PM   #9
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From what I recall, part of this is caused by having a direct linkage transmission.  We shift with a metal rod so unlike a cable shift you feel the vibration etc transmitted with the shift.  At about 50k miles you're about due for fluid change anyway.  I suppose it is possible you have a bad synchro, or one that is a little worn and made worse by the direct linkage.  Also, do you have an aftermarket shifter or shift knob?  I believe the stocker is counterweighted to reduce the shock that accompanies a third gear shift and helps it to slide right in.  Mine gives me a little feed back sometimes, but not to the point I would worry about it.  

If its that bad, double clutch unimportant shifts for a while and get some good tranny fluid like Amsoil or redline.  If that don't work, you may have problems.
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