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> 901 trannsmission and 1st gear, Did Porsche ever document issues?
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post Nov 14 2013, 10:19 AM
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It can be difficult to get into first gear sometimes when coming to a stop. Even if you clutch cable is adjusted properly, the "technology" for the day and age just was what it was (or is what it is in present tense).

Did Porsche or VW ever document the issue officially? For example, releasing a service bulletin that says something like "come to complete stop to get into first gear without crunching the gears"?

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post Nov 14 2013, 10:22 AM
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Sounds like you might need a new synchro.
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post Nov 14 2013, 10:31 AM
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QUOTE(Rand @ Nov 14 2013, 08:22 AM) *

Sounds like you might need a new synchro.



I'm not experiencing a specific problem getting into 1st gear. Actually, i adjusted my clutch cable last weekend after reading here that one common issue with getting into first can be a simple mis-adjustment.

My question is more generic in the terms of did Porsche ever release any information or service bulletiins about it? Or did Car and Driver (or other trade rag) review it and mention it?
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post Nov 14 2013, 10:56 AM
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I honestly don't think it was an issue 40 years ago. Plus, it was regular to have a non syncro first gear back then. People were used to it.

I think it's an issue of age and wear at this point.
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post Nov 14 2013, 10:57 AM
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You should be able to shift into first from a roll. If you can't it's either a bad synchro or a clutch adjustment. The only thing I have seen from Porsche regarding the trans is the amount of torque it supports. When the engines went above a specific torque they switched to the 915 and then to the G50.
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post Nov 14 2013, 11:04 AM
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Cars back then were designed with "planned obsolescence"- limited useful life, so they would have to be replaced after a certain time. Many American cars rusted badly. The recalls/service bulletins, lemon laws you see today have evolved over the last 40 yrs.
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post Nov 14 2013, 11:30 AM
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And it's not always a new synchro.
That can be a short sighted label for the slider (not just synchro) that is worn out
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post Nov 14 2013, 11:47 AM
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I heard if you shift it into second then first, sometimes it is easier. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 14 2013, 12:00 PM
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QUOTE(JawjaPorsche @ Nov 14 2013, 09:47 AM) *

I heard if you shift it into second then first, sometimes it is easier. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Nov 14 2013, 02:31 PM
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QUOTE(boxsterfan @ Nov 14 2013, 08:19 AM) *

It can be difficult to get into first gear sometimes when coming to a stop. Even if you clutch cable is adjusted properly, the "technology" for the day and age just was what it was (or is what it is in present tense).

Did Porsche or VW ever document the issue officially? For example, releasing a service bulletin that says something like "come to complete stop to get into first gear without crunching the gears"?

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First gear ???? I try not to use it , ever

Just don't find it nessacary in a 914

And when I do use it , up steep hill , exiting my driveway ,,

I never abuse it with fast starts or rapid acceleration
And to be honest I never downshift to any gear other then 5 th to 4 th
I mean what is the point of shifting to 1st when already rolling , just go to 2nd

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post Nov 14 2013, 10:06 PM
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It is a known fact that 1st is not supposed to be down shifted into while rolling. It gives you no benefit and wears out expensive parts. If it is grinding, and all external stuff has been done correctly, then you can bet that people had worn out 1st by down shifting into it.
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post Nov 14 2013, 10:16 PM
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I use a "C" first gear and downshift into it at will!

It's good to 45mph, so downshifting into first at 30 mph is pretty cool on the a/x course.


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post Nov 14 2013, 10:20 PM
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a C is not an A which is stock. Once you alter the gearing, the whole reason the factory trained not to down shift into 1st is changed.
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post Nov 14 2013, 10:24 PM
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I wanted a "D".


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post Nov 14 2013, 10:33 PM
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And, this is relevant why? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Nov 14 2013, 10:52 PM
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Because instead of keeping an unusable 1st gear, people should locate and install a "C" or "D" first gear.

I found mine for $100.



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post Nov 14 2013, 10:56 PM
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Sure, C and above are plentiful at $100. (that is sarcasm, I have never seen this and you got lucky. Please prove me wrong).
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post Nov 14 2013, 11:00 PM
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I always get the cool deals!

That's why I have a C-F-Ka-S-X gearbox behind a 2.6 SIX with a 7300 redline.


What's the normal price for a "C" or "D" gear set? $4-500, right?


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post Nov 14 2013, 11:02 PM
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Back on topic, my 1st gear does not engage consistently at a stand still.
Car needs to be moving.


Why is this?



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post Nov 14 2013, 11:16 PM
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QUOTE(Trekkor @ Nov 14 2013, 09:02 PM) *

Back on topic, my 1st gear does not engage consistently at a stand still.
Car needs to be moving.


Why is this?



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