Shift problems

eeh1025 · 02-04-2003, 11:46 AM

I have an 86 gt and when i shift from first to second it grinds but it dont do it in any other gear. do you think it the tranny or the clutch. thanks alot

cyberstang5.0 · 02-04-2003, 01:06 PM

When was the last time you changed your tranny fluid?
I had a problem getting my shifter into 1st, then after I changed my fluid it was smooth as silk. You can use any kind of ATF. I like to use the synthetics

02-05-2003, 07:01 PM

Sounds like your 2nd gear synchros are going out. Although changing your fluid first would be a good idea...to see if it helps lessen the grinding some.

eeh1025 · 02-05-2003, 07:30 PM

Hey there someone else told me it could be that. How do i change that if it is that. and if it was the clutch would it grind. i changed the fluid and it still does it. thanks for all your help.

bigred90gt · 02-05-2003, 07:43 PM

Sounds like your synchro. I have never taken a t5 apart, but I'v taken others apart and it is not fun. Maybe to the more experienced mechanic it is a breeze, but for me, it sucked.

Caymon

02-04-2003, 11:46 AM	#1
eeh1025 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 81	Shift problems I have an 86 gt and when i shift from first to second it grinds but it dont do it in any other gear. do you think it the tranny or the clutch. thanks alot

02-05-2003, 07:01 PM	#3
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	synchros Sounds like your 2nd gear synchros are going out. Although changing your fluid first would be a good idea...to see if it helps lessen the grinding some.

02-05-2003, 07:43 PM	#5
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Sounds like your synchro. I have never taken a t5 apart, but I'v taken others apart and it is not fun. Maybe to the more experienced mechanic it is a breeze, but for me, it sucked. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

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cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	When was the last time you changed your tranny fluid? I had a problem getting my shifter into 1st, then after I changed my fluid it was smooth as silk. You can use any kind of ATF. I like to use the synthetics

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eeh1025 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 81	Hey there someone else told me it could be that. How do i change that if it is that. and if it was the clutch would it grind. i changed the fluid and it still does it. thanks for all your help.