Can't shift into first gear, I can do it manually (under the car) but not with the gear shift |
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Can't shift into first gear, I can do it manually (under the car) but not with the gear shift |
drue |
Mar 18 2008, 11:06 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 9-October 07 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 8,202 |
I've got a 1975 914/4 and I haven't been able to shift into first gear for quite awhile. I got under the car and tried doing it manually and was able to do it so I know first gear works. But for the life of me, I can't seem to adjust it to shift into first. Every time I try shifting into first gear, it grinds until I quit trying. And it's such a hassle to crawl under the car and shift into first at every stop light (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) .
I've followed the suggestions in Kevin's post but I still can't seem to make it work. Has anyone else had this problem? It shifts into every other gear without any problem. |
ericread |
Mar 18 2008, 12:22 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
At some point, the daily driver has to ask him(her)self; How important, really, is first gear? If first gear was really that important, wouldn't all of the gears would be first gear?
This probably isn't much help... Never mind. |
SirAndy |
Mar 18 2008, 12:27 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
How important, really, is first gear? If first gear was really that important, wouldn't all of the gears would be first gear? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 1st gear is notorious for worn syncros and dogteeth ... however, there are a few other things mentioned here that can be a factor and should be checked first. - clutch adjustment - broken clutch tube - shift coupler cone set screws (one at the transmission end, one at the firewall) - worn shift bushing - worn pedal cluster bushing, bend arms - shift linkage adjustment all of which are cheaper to repair than new 1st gear slider and syncros ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
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