2nd gear problem

06civSi · 01-22-2007, 01:00 AM

when i get on it and take it up to 8, i go to shift into 2nd quickly and it kinda locks it out and grinds and wont go into gear... has anyone else had this problem?

i also heard something about transmissions being overfilled from the factory.. could this effect what im experiencing?

i have the SS and bushings too... which should have helped this..

BlackSi10 · 01-22-2007, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 06civSi

when i get on it and take it up to 8, i go to shift into 2nd quickly and it kinda locks it out and grinds and wont go into gear... has anyone else had this problem?

i also heard something about transmissions being overfilled from the factory.. could this effect what im experiencing?

i have the SS and bushings too... which should have helped this..

i have ss and bushings also but i have never had a 2nd gear problem. The only gear ive had a problem with is 3rd and it just pops it right back out.

skittleslegend · 01-22-2007, 01:17 AM

There are quite a few threads regarding this. The SS will not help you. The bushings may, but you might wanna look into having your tranny fluid changed.

2RotorMotor · 01-22-2007, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 06civSi

when i get on it and take it up to 8, i go to shift into 2nd quickly and it kinda locks it out and grinds and wont go into gear... has anyone else had this problem?

i also heard something about transmissions being overfilled from the factory.. could this effect what im experiencing?

i have the SS and bushings too... which should have helped this..

theres a clutch pedal adjustment thread that I did.. follow the instructions and it should take care of your problem

***CaliGuy*** · 01-22-2007, 01:19 AM

If you are shifting from 1-2 VERY fast it will grind. The syncros can't keep up. From what I've read here it is totally normal. People usually notice it once they get an ss (because they can shift very quickly...

2RotorMotor · 01-22-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliGuy

If you are shifting from 1-2 VERY fast it will grind. The syncros can't keep up. From what I've read here it is totally normal. People usually notice it once they get an ss (because they can shift very quickly...

nope... The syncros do keep up. I've done it a shitload of times. I just had to adjust the clutch pedal in order for it to stop grinding

bioevolve · 01-22-2007, 03:21 PM

Change your tranny fluid to Amsoil or GM syncromesh, add shifter cable bushings, add a ss braided clutch line and call me in the morning.

kingnut · 01-22-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 2RotorMotor

theres a clutch pedal adjustment thread that I did.. follow the instructions and it should take care of your problem

link to before named thread?

2RotorMotor · 01-23-2007, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kingnut

link to before named thread?

For those grinding 2nd...

JeShUa · 01-26-2007, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bioevolve

Change your tranny fluid to Amsoil or GM syncromesh, add shifter cable bushings, add a ss braided clutch line and call me in the morning.

Hm... I have SS and shifter bushings.. but yeah.. I get 2ND GEAR ONLY grind.. WHYY?? I gotta get my oil changed soon.. I'll have em look @ it then :]

vetkiller · 01-26-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliGuy

If you are shifting from 1-2 VERY fast it will grind. The syncros can't keep up. From what I've read here it is totally normal. People usually notice it once they get an ss (because they can shift very quickly...

You are exactly right, I have had the same experience. It's even worse when it is cold out for me - when it warms up it seems to go away. It has to be the syncros. When I shift fast, there is a timing difference between when it will let me into second and when I am trying to get it into second. First is the same way on the opposite side as it "holds on" or pinches as I am trying to get out. Again, the warmer it gets outside and the warmer the tranny is, the better it has been for me for some reason.

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skittleslegend Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stowe, Vermont Age: 23 Posts: 7,825 iTrader: 1 / 100%	There are quite a few threads regarding this. The SS will not help you. The bushings may, but you might wanna look into having your tranny fluid changed.

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bioevolve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 432 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Change your tranny fluid to Amsoil or GM syncromesh, add shifter cable bushings, add a ss braided clutch line and call me in the morning.