Transmission Problem
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manteo NC
Transmission Problem
My 2000 with manual transmission is popping out of 1st gear once in a while and shifting from 1st to 2nd isn't that smooth anymore.
Stopped at my local shop that is owned by a friend and the mechanic said it was either the forks or linkeage, but isn't willing to touch the trans on a Corvette.
I just had the rear end gears replaced last year.
I am afraid I will get the shaft when it comes to getting the repairs done. What kind of questions should I ask to make sure I don't get the shaft and what things should I look for to make sure the shop is right and knows what they are doing?
Thanks for any advice!
Stopped at my local shop that is owned by a friend and the mechanic said it was either the forks or linkeage, but isn't willing to touch the trans on a Corvette.
I just had the rear end gears replaced last year.
I am afraid I will get the shaft when it comes to getting the repairs done. What kind of questions should I ask to make sure I don't get the shaft and what things should I look for to make sure the shop is right and knows what they are doing?
Thanks for any advice!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manteo NC
I changed the fluid last year. If I have to have a rebuild what type of money am I looking at spending?
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I had the same problem with my 2000 MN6. I changed the fluid with Amsoil ATD and haven't had the problem since. 60k miles on the fluid, 100k+ on the car and it's still shifting better than new and I drive it every day.
You can replace the entire trans with a brand spanking new 2004 Z06 unit for around $2300 before labor. No idea what a good rebuild would run.
You can replace the entire trans with a brand spanking new 2004 Z06 unit for around $2300 before labor. No idea what a good rebuild would run.
Drifting
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From: Orlando Florida
I had the same problem with my 2000 MN6. I changed the fluid with Amsoil ATD and haven't had the problem since. 60k miles on the fluid, 100k+ on the car and it's still shifting better than new and I drive it every day.
You can replace the entire trans with a brand spanking new 2004 Z06 unit for around $2300 before labor. No idea what a good rebuild would run.
You can replace the entire trans with a brand spanking new 2004 Z06 unit for around $2300 before labor. No idea what a good rebuild would run.
I have a Level IV in my '03 Z06. I spoke with RPM and they said that it would be able to withstand 650 lbs. of torque, don't have anywhere near that, though.
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As mentioned above, the stock Dexron III shears down in viscosity pretty fast and many (not all) tranny problems are cured by a tranny fluid change. Given the relative cost between a fluid change and a new or rebuilt tranny, I'm of the opinion to try the fluid change first.
FYI, as GettnBetter mentioned above, I too use this:
AMSOIL Torque-Drive Synthetic Transmission Fluid (Product Code ATD1G)
If that doesn't help, I'd next believe bent shift forks. How to fix that (e.g. is it worth a new tranny or a rebuild) is a decision I fortunately have not had to make.
FYI, as GettnBetter mentioned above, I too use this:
AMSOIL Torque-Drive Synthetic Transmission Fluid (Product Code ATD1G)
If that doesn't help, I'd next believe bent shift forks. How to fix that (e.g. is it worth a new tranny or a rebuild) is a decision I fortunately have not had to make.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manteo NC
I had the same problem with my 2000 MN6. I changed the fluid with Amsoil ATD and haven't had the problem since. 60k miles on the fluid, 100k+ on the car and it's still shifting better than new and I drive it every day.
You can replace the entire trans with a brand spanking new 2004 Z06 unit for around $2300 before labor. No idea what a good rebuild would run.
You can replace the entire trans with a brand spanking new 2004 Z06 unit for around $2300 before labor. No idea what a good rebuild would run.
I don't mind paying the money for a rebuild on the trans I just don't want to get shafted.
Drifting
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From: Seattle WA
Give the Amsoil a try, at least. It really couldn't hurt, could it? If it doesn't solve the issue then you're out, what, $50 + rebuild? If it does solve the problem, you've saved $2000. Worth it.
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Le Mans Master
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Drifting
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From: Santa Maria Ca.
It might be something as simple as loose mounting bolts on the shifter box,a loose pinch bolt on the shift linkage,or a shifter in need of adjustment.
I'd check those before spending any money-only takes about 1/2 hour to do.
I'd check those before spending any money-only takes about 1/2 hour to do.
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From: Fort St John B.C
Ive also been having this/similar problem since I got car out of storage couple weeks ago and put in a new C6Z shifter at the same time. Never have had an issue shifting before this. I replaced the royal purple today with reg Dex III fluid. Seems a little better but still not right.
Burning Brakes
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From: Grand Rapids MI
How many miles have you put on in "only a year" since the fluid change? I change mine two or three times a summer using the cheapest conventional DEX III I can find. The stories of synthetic eating the paper blocker rings are enough to scare me away, although I've heard good things about Castrol Syntorque (sp?)
