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TJM · 01-10-2005, 05:06 PM

Hey, i have a problem of getting into 1st and 2nd gear. the gears are there and all it drives fine but the matter of physically getting in is a bitch. i have a b&m short shifter. could it be a bushing or something? has anyone else had this problem? thanks in advance.

tom

SilviaSativa · 01-10-2005, 05:24 PM

Upon start-up(when its cold) I have to force my B&M into second, but pretty sure its just the gear oil. Works fine after a few minz...

Does it happen constantly?

BSeay · 01-10-2005, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilviaSativa

Upon start-up(when its cold) I have to force my B&M into second, but pretty sure its just the gear oil. Works fine after a few minz...

Does it happen constantly?

I have the same problem you have with my short shifter, i was thinking that maybe a change in the gear oil would do something? i know after a few minutes it's fine...

SilviaSativa · 01-10-2005, 06:04 PM

I used Royal Purple 75w90 when the SS was installed, which is the viscosity chilton's manual recommends.
Didn't see it in the FSM...

thx247 · 01-10-2005, 06:46 PM

Try double clutching your gear shifts.

Pepperoni · 01-10-2005, 06:50 PM

yea it's either that or maybe adjust your clutch by the clutch pedal

TJM · 01-10-2005, 06:56 PM

this is the first time it has ever happened. and its not even that cold out. its been out in colder temps and its been fine. i mean even not trying to put it in gear, just the movement of the shifter to the left in neutral requires a lot of force.

01-10-2005, 05:06 PM	#1
TJM Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Algonquin, IL Age: 39 Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	trouble shifting into 1st and 2nd Hey, i have a problem of getting into 1st and 2nd gear. the gears are there and all it drives fine but the matter of physically getting in is a bitch. i have a b&m short shifter. could it be a bushing or something? has anyone else had this problem? thanks in advance. tom

01-10-2005, 05:24 PM	#2
SilviaSativa Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Honolulu Age: 38 Posts: 446 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Upon start-up(when its cold) I have to force my B&M into second, but pretty sure its just the gear oil. Works fine after a few minz... Does it happen constantly? __________________

01-10-2005, 06:04 PM	#4
SilviaSativa Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Honolulu Age: 38 Posts: 446 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I used Royal Purple 75w90 when the SS was installed, which is the viscosity chilton's manual recommends. Didn't see it in the FSM... __________________

01-10-2005, 06:50 PM	#6
Pepperoni Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: norcal Posts: 750 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea it's either that or maybe adjust your clutch by the clutch pedal __________________ Turbo piping, Intakes and More: http://www.pipingpro.com

01-10-2005, 06:46 PM	#5
thx247 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try double clutching your gear shifts.

01-10-2005, 06:56 PM	#7
TJM Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Algonquin, IL Age: 39 Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this is the first time it has ever happened. and its not even that cold out. its been out in colder temps and its been fine. i mean even not trying to put it in gear, just the movement of the shifter to the left in neutral requires a lot of force.