why wont my shifter go in to 3rd gear from nuetral or when i try to down shift to 3rd from 4th...i sometimes have to force it in....i hate to do that but and sometimes it wont go in at all im worried somethings wrong, i can shift from 1st to 5th fine. a lil trouble its not smooth but im getting all that fixed next week but what could it be?

 

It's probably a worn synchro and sleeve on 3rd gear.

 

****. that sucks. so a clutch or transmission would help that?

 

what i ment, was it sometimes WONT Go in 3rd from 4th or down shift from 4th to 3rd i try to force it in and it can feel a lil vibrate i dont try it any more im afaird to brake something, but i hate to drop it in to 4th at such a low speed

 

A clutch problem will normally cause shift issues in all gears.The synchronizer acts as the breaks for each gear synchronizing the gear RPM to the shaft and allowing the sleeve to lock it in. If the synchro is not working well due to being worn, the engagement teeth on the gear will clash with the sleeve and round the teeth. Shifting with worn engagement teeth is like cutting with a dull knife. You won't know for sure until the transmission is fully inspected but it sounds like a rebuild is in your near future.

 

damn thats ****ed up. honestly, i just did a auto-manual conversion and this was a used transmission so i expected it to not last long but damn i didnt kno this could happen so quick, i understand that i was new to stick shift and i did some wear and tear but i guess ill be looking for a transmission aswell....maybe a si or atleast something other then a ls tranny cant stand these long gears!!

i tried looking on craigslist for one but cant find a good deal