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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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hello yes i had a 2003 zo6 and now i have a 2002 zo6 ,they both shift like crap,meaning when i shift from lets say 1st. to 2nd and third gear ,its never really smooth,the 2003 had 6000 miles and my 2002 has 3000 miles,its like i better take my time shifting or maybe hurt the transmission,its like i have to make sure its in gear,just not smooth,is this a common problem and can it be fixed ?
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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These trannys are all "notchy" .. Nature of the beast.. Many folks have changed to a good synthetic trans fluid and changing the clutch fluid using ragners method.. Hope this helps
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by David426
These trannys are all "notchy" .. Nature of the beast.. Many folks have changed to a good synthetic trans fluid and changing the clutch fluid using ragners method.. Hope this helps
did it help you ??
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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If you are using stock shifter, you might want to try an aftermarket like MGW.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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I switched to Royal Purple in the tranny and that solved some of the problem. Just got my MGW shifter today and that cured the problem.
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 06:49 AM
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I have the B&M ripper shifter.I did the 'Anti-Venom" mod( 2 washers),used RP fluid and pulled the boot off and made sure all metal parts were lubed well with Dupont Teflon Dry-Wax Lube.

Has good solid feel and that classic "snic-snic" sound.

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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by last run
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Youve been helped! I did the same thing as the rest of the guys above. Royal Purple, and an aftermarket shifter. I got the B&M also. Theres nothing wrong with your tranny until you are grinding going into gear. Then your fork might be bent or worn out.
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