manual shifting question
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From: manahawkin nj
manual shifting question
I find that when I get on my 98 coupe, I seem to have a little bit of trouble going from 3rd to 4th. It seems to grind just a little bit. I was wondering if a short shifter would solve my problem or at least be smoother. Any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by Tigershark3
Not likely...Sounds like a syncro issue. I'd change the fluid. Oftentimes the shifting is improved with just that. Worked for me.Yep-this is the best advice and certainly the least expensive first effort. You would be surprised at how often this solves the problem.
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Originally Posted by Tigershark3
Not likely...Sounds like a syncro issue. I'd change the fluid. Oftentimes the shifting is improved with just that. Worked for me.
Syncros or maybe shift fork? In any event, try the easy stuff first and change the fluid.
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Originally Posted by drace99
Is changing the fluids easy, and what type of fluids should I use?
ie royal pruple or another synthetic?
ie royal pruple or another synthetic?
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Originally Posted by drace99
Is changing the fluids easy, and what type of fluids should I use?
ie royal pruple or another synthetic?
ie royal pruple or another synthetic?
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Originally Posted by Tigershark3
Not likely...Sounds like a syncro issue. I'd change the fluid. Oftentimes the shifting is improved with just that. Worked for me.
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Originally Posted by Tigershark3
Not likely...Sounds like a syncro issue. I'd change the fluid. Oftentimes the shifting is improved with just that. Worked for me. 
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Hope for the best but expect the worst. Hope that the fluid change works but be prepared for a new/rebuilt transmisson since it sounds like the previous owner bent the shift forks banging/speed shifting it.