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| scottb |
 Jul 31 2004, 06:48 AM
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who wants a PEZ?!  Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States  |
until just a couple of days ago, the tranny shifted very well without any trouble. however, now i have the following issues:
UP 1st to 2nd = hard shift. almost like the gear is locked out (gear grind smiley) 2nd to 3rd = same as 1st to 2nd (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) 3rd to 4th = fine 4th to 5th = fine DOWN 5th to 4th = fine 4th to 3rd = fine 3rd to 2nd = hard shift as above. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) 2nd to 1st = fine any suggestions on where i should start looking? i recently changed out my bushings so that has been done. thanks in advance..... |
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| brp914 |
Jul 31 2004, 10:40 AM
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Things dont wear out that fast - sounds like somethings broke or loose. If you have a side shifter, check those 2 allen set screws, front and rear.
You say you changed the bushings - all of 'em? I've had the 2 bushings on the coupler give out resulting in the symptoms you now have. (The coupler is the part of the long shift rod the connects to the short shft rod as is comes out of the fire wall) From here its getting worse. Loosen and nudge out ofthe way the plastic cover on the shift lever on the gearbox. Have a partner try to shift into first as you watch. I believe first/reverse should have the lever flush against the box. You may need to take the shift rod off the car to see if you can shift gears directly on the box to see what the depth should be. 914 boxes are always a little balky, but by choosing random gears you should bed able to decide if your problem is caused by the box itself or the linkage. BTW, check your oil level. I find synthetic oil allows better shifts in cold weather. |
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| ejm |
Jul 31 2004, 11:04 AM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Group: Members Posts: 2,707 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(scottb @ Jul 31 2004, 04:48 AM) (gear grind smiley) If your grinding into gears the clutch might not be fully releasing. The cable may be stretching or the tube could have come loose. How is the shift into reverse? How do the problem gears shift with the engine not running? |
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| scottb |
Jul 31 2004, 01:07 PM
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who wants a PEZ?! Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States |
thanks gents.... now have somethings to look for.
gears shift fine while not moving even with the engine running. i do have a side shifter so i will check the 2 allen screws to make sure they are still even there! i checked to box fluid last week and it looks great and was full. thanks again and i will check out the stuff |
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| McMark |
Jul 31 2004, 02:12 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Check the alignment of the shift rod as well. That can make it hard if it's not lining up well.
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| ejm |
Jul 31 2004, 02:15 PM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Group: Members Posts: 2,707 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(scottb @ Jul 31 2004, 11:07 AM) gears shift fine while not moving even with the engine running. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) and check the eng and tranny mounts |
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