The other day i shifted hard into 3rd and it felt like somethin popped when it went in. Now my 1st, 3rd, and 5th gears feel a little spongy meaning that it is really easy to put in, but my 2nd, 4th and reverse feel perfectly fine. and it drives perfectly fine, it just feels weird going into those upper three gears.

What could be the problem here?

shift fork?? linkages?

thanks any info would be great


Modified by Inextricabledrvr at 12:47 PM 7/14/2004


Modified by Inextricabledrvr at 2:54 PM 7/14/2004

 

It sounds like you might have bent the shift fork or your sycros just **** the bed. you could try switching out the fluid, but I really doubt that will do anything. You most likely will just have to pull the tranny and check it out.

 

yeah sounds like synchros to me too. If you do decide to change out your fluid you could try using synchromesh MTF. It might buy you some time at the very least.

 

thanks guys

dont get me wrong, but if my synchros are bad will i be able to shift into those gears?

 

Your shift cable is busted, you'll need to replace it/them.

Yes, I'm that sure.

But first check that all the metal clips that hold the linkage in place are still there. There are 2 by the transmission and 2 at the front of the shifter base plate.

 

is this covered under warranty? ive had the car only a few months and i purchased the extended warranty so im hoping this is covered.

thanks any info would be great..

 

It likely would be. Its not something that should have broken that quickly.

 

true...they have replaced it before...

thanks for the info