Popping out reverse gear
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From: Lousyana
Popping out reverse gear
Hi,i recently bought a 2001 corvette with 65k miles on her, stick shift, only mods on it are muffler.When i try putting the car in reverse it wants to pop out of gear haven't experienced any other problems with the other gears. thanks
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I have the same issue but I was the cause of mine. When I was doing a hard shift into what I thought was 5th I hit the reverse gears a bit. Now if I hold the stick in reverse it doesnt come out but if i let the stick go it comes out right away. I could get the reverse gear changed (about $1500) out but I think I am just going to buy a new trans eventually. I had the fluid changed and the shifter aligned and it was no better.
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As mentioned already, always do the shifter alignment first. Its fast and easy to do and usually solves most issues. Past that, fluid change may help and finally if its still having issues, tear-down time or contact a forum vendor such as RPM Transmissions.
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Do the alignment again just to be safe. Maybe things settled a bit and it needs another adjustment. Probably time to change the fluid if not done already. How is the clutch?
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I'll try again tomorrow, if it doesn't work out i'll take it by my mechanic and have him check it out after i get my other car out of the shop. I haven't had any problems with the clutch.
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Mine does the same thing. I have an '02 Coupe that I converted from A4 to M6. During the conversion, I swapped in a Hurst shifter. I just hold it in reverse until I'm done backing. The shifter adjustment is a great recommendation - gotta do it this weekend!
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CHANGE YOUR OLD ATF Fluid to AMSOIL Synthetic ATF fluid. You will be amazed at the improved shift feel and resolution of grinding issues! I also agree, recheck your alignment and make sure that the shifter is working correctly!!
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