Manual tranny getting stuck in reverse
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Heel & Toe
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Manual tranny getting stuck in reverse
had christian brothers auto shop change out my tranny fluid a few weeks back for the royal purple synchromesh fluid, didn't make much of a difference like i thought it might.
but a few days ago it has been hard to get the car to return to nuetral after shifting into reverse. i will pull the gear from reverse and it is not only tougher to get out of gear but i then have to hit the stick to come back to the left side to enter into neutral so that i grab first.
i also got a grind noise yesterday when shifting to reverse from a complete dead stop.
any ideas what this could be?
it seems as though the shifts are actually getting a bit notchier as well.
i can't see this being a trans issue but maybe it is i have no idea just got the vette a couple months ago.
any help is extremely appreciated
but a few days ago it has been hard to get the car to return to nuetral after shifting into reverse. i will pull the gear from reverse and it is not only tougher to get out of gear but i then have to hit the stick to come back to the left side to enter into neutral so that i grab first.
i also got a grind noise yesterday when shifting to reverse from a complete dead stop.
any ideas what this could be?
it seems as though the shifts are actually getting a bit notchier as well.
i can't see this being a trans issue but maybe it is i have no idea just got the vette a couple months ago.
any help is extremely appreciated
Instructor
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From: Griffin GA
The first two things that come to mind are:
Shifter bushings are worn; causing the shifter base to be loose, and improperly aligned with the transmission.
Or
Could be that the clutch is not fully disengaging;
this will result in difficulty in changing gears.
How is the fluid level in the clutch master cylinder?
I also believe there is a TB or a recall on the clutch cylinders failing.
Shifter bushings are worn; causing the shifter base to be loose, and improperly aligned with the transmission.
Or
Could be that the clutch is not fully disengaging;
this will result in difficulty in changing gears.
How is the fluid level in the clutch master cylinder?
I also believe there is a TB or a recall on the clutch cylinders failing.
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3 basic things going on here. 1 try to bleed the system, 2 check MC if this doesnt work time for a new clutch. It must come apart if these methods don't work. Then you will find the culprit. Last, check the shifter to make sure it didn't come loose. JMO
This is a complete long shot but change trans fluid.
This is a complete long shot but change trans fluid.
Last edited by helga203; May 5, 2021 at 11:42 AM.
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The first two things that come to mind are:
Shifter bushings are worn; causing the shifter base to be loose, and improperly aligned with the transmission.
Or
Could be that the clutch is not fully disengaging;
this will result in difficulty in changing gears.
How is the fluid level in the clutch master cylinder?
I also believe there is a TB or a recall on the clutch cylinders failing.
Shifter bushings are worn; causing the shifter base to be loose, and improperly aligned with the transmission.
Or
Could be that the clutch is not fully disengaging;
this will result in difficulty in changing gears.
How is the fluid level in the clutch master cylinder?
I also believe there is a TB or a recall on the clutch cylinders failing.
3 basic things going on here. 1 try to bleed the system, 2 check MC if this doesnt work time for a new clutch. It must come apart if these methods don't work. Then you will find the culprit. Last, check the shifter to make sure it didn't come loose. JMO
This is a complete long shot but change trans fluid.
This is a complete long shot but change trans fluid.
