2nd Gear Resistance / Mild Grind
5/23/12, 07:18 AM
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2nd Gear Resistance / Mild Grind
Had an all around bad day the other day... Hardcore 2nd Gear Miss Shift while racing a Z28... And then later in the day, I burned out my clutch while doing 2nd gear donuts. My 02' GT still drives... But the clutch is definitely shot. Now, there are many times when I try and put it into second gear... I can feel mild grinding. I'd like to chalk it up to being a bad clutch.... But 1st and reverse gear do not grind. Any thoughts? Is it time for a new transmission? New gears? Or will the New clutch possible solve my problem?
5/23/12, 05:08 PM
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I agree with Tommy d start with the clutch ( you need one anyways) a worn clutch is going to make getting it into gear hard. There is a chance you hurt the syncro/gear but only slightly if haven't done this many times 
, my advice if you are going to row the gears hard get an after market shifter ( 1st choice MGW, 2nd choice Steeda ) more positive shifts than the stocker and adjustable shift stops which the stock shifter doesn't have.
you can also take a quick look in the "fox section" in our tech articles there is a clutch cable "how to" and the proper way to adjust the clutch, this works on your year also.
, my advice if you are going to row the gears hard get an after market shifter ( 1st choice MGW, 2nd choice Steeda ) more positive shifts than the stocker and adjustable shift stops which the stock shifter doesn't have.you can also take a quick look in the "fox section" in our tech articles there is a clutch cable "how to" and the proper way to adjust the clutch, this works on your year also.
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5/23/12, 05:39 PM
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Change the clutch, if you are positive its bad. If it keeps grinding/being hard to shift, then next step is a clutch cable. If you havent replaced it in a while its probably stretched.
5/25/12, 07:43 PM
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Cars have bad 2nd and 3rd syncros you make it sound like you were beating on it so I wouldn't be surprised if you toasted them but start with the clutch. Also put your you're under the pedal and pull up to see if you get a click of the adjuster first.
5/31/12, 09:16 AM
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Thanks all! The clutch should be replaced by tomorrow... So I will find out then. I will post the results so people with similar issues may be able to put their minds at ease.
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