Shifting down into 1st problem...

[1996ek1]

Hey guys

When im already moving, and try to put it into 1st, it wont go, its very tough, and if i force it, it sounds like its crunching. ( Say when im slowing down at traffic lights, and i push in clutch when coming to a stop, and put it into first ready to take off ) I have to come to a complete stop, then put into 1st to stop the crunching sound.

Any ideas what might be wrong? thx

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

Old gearbox with worn syncros. Either get the gearbox refreshed, or stop in 2nd. Then change to 1st. If you are moving use 2nd. Only use 1st if from a standstill.

[Encor3]

I had the same issue.
Changing my transmission fluid fixed it for me.
If it still occurs i'd look into gear synchros

[1996ek1]

I had the same issue.
Changing my transmission fluid fixed it for me.
If it still occurs i'd look into gear synchros

How often should i be changing my transmition fluid ?

[shadou]

every 80,000km going by the book. I do mine every 40,000km cos I only drive on roads

[1996ek1]

every 80,000km going by the book. I do mine every 40,000km cos I only drive on roads

ah k, cos mine was changed about 39, 000 or so KM ago... should i still try replacing my transmition fluid ?

[shadou]

up to you really, are you willing to spend the money on getting it changed over? I think you should change it and see that helps with the 1st gear selection. Cheaper than ripping the box open and replacing syncro's

[Encor3]

up to you really, are you willing to spend the money on getting it changed over? I think you should change it and see that helps with the 1st gear selection. Cheaper than ripping the box open and replacing syncro's

was just about to say the same thing

[1996ek1]

Im already taking engine out to start rebuilding in about 2 weeks, which means changing the fluid would be a waist
Should i look at changing syncros while im there? Or not... because i'm not too sure it is the syncros yet... hmmm

[shadou]

if you're taking the engine out anyways yeah shoot for it. how much are syncro's anyway?

[1996ek1]

if you're taking the engine out anyways yeah shoot for it. how much are syncro's anyway?

not too much im hoping

[Mr_will]

you shouldnt really be putting it into first while still moving unless you double clutch.

a) it kills yours synchros very quickly

b) its pointless, youre not going to take off until after you stop, so wait and put it into first when you come to a complete stop