Help C5 manual transmiision problem!!
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Help C5 manual transmiision problem!!
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Hi, i was driving today and suddenly i can only shift from 1st to 3rd to 5th. The 2nd,4th and 6th gears cannot be engaged. I was having problems for weeks where when i shifted to 4th or 6th it would not engage sometimes.
Thanks
Hi, i was driving today and suddenly i can only shift from 1st to 3rd to 5th. The 2nd,4th and 6th gears cannot be engaged. I was having problems for weeks where when i shifted to 4th or 6th it would not engage sometimes.
Thanks
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Synchros maybe. Time to get the tranny looked at.
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Very doubtful that all the even numbered synchros went bad at the same time....... I would suspect some kind of mechanical issue with the shifting mechanism is the cause of this. Start with the shifter and work your way back to the trans from there, and good luck!
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If you have a Hurst aftermarket shifter, check the rear setscrew stop to see if it's worked it's way forward. That'll keep you from engaging 2nd, 4th, and 6th. If that's the case either remove the stops altogether (not needed as the T56 has internal stops) or readjust and use Loctite to secure them.
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If you have a Hurst aftermarket shifter, check the rear setscrew stop to see if it's worked it's way forward. That'll keep you from engaging 2nd, 4th, and 6th. If that's the case either remove the stops altogether (not needed as the T56 has internal stops) or readjust and use Loctite to secure them.
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