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Old 12-16-02, 04:57 PM
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i drove it today in the rain !!

i was driving it today in the rain, i noticed there were no winshield wipers!! scariest tiem of my life, didnt want to wrecked my car on the day i got it, but a few problemswhile driving at a stop light when i was going to put in 1st gear, it did not pop in, what could be the problem here???
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another thing i dont have win shild wiper blades i guess i just have those thingys that stick out does n e one knoe where i can get replacements
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It could be your syncros are shot or your clutch may be shot.
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double clutch it and it should work okay. Mine does that sometimes too. Expecially in reverse. Just be careful and obviouisly dont try to force it.
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check the connection between the harness and the wiper motor, chances are its falling apart like all of mine are. Just cut it out and solder hte wires, that *should* do it, if not, then lube all the pivot points on the assembly. If its still bad, then it might be the switch or the motor.
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I usualy try not to dirve w/my wiper on, it is much more comfortable without them in my view. If you put some rain-x type stuff on your window you probably won't even need wipers for light-moderate rain, even in heavy rain I usaualy am ok.

But I would'nt suggest using a car w/no wipers at all!

As for the trans... what can I say. When they get old they wear out and can be a pain in the *** sometimes. My brother just changed his trans out cause it finaly died. He couldn't even get the thing into gear w/the clutch out. He had to pull with all his might to get it in 2nd then 4th so he could make it home! Got a nice replacement from the yard though!
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i hate rain x. it sucks, but thats just my opinion isn't it
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Rain-X is a bitch to put on, but 6!!! years later, I still get minor benefit from the last time I put it on. I will definitely reapply it before next summer and the rainy season
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thanks if this problem continues what would it be, what should i replace, do i need a new tranny? im sorry for all the questions, i just want to take care of my car
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if the syncros are shot you need th either get really good at double clutching or its time fro a rebuild. I would recomend drainging your fliud and replacing it with Redline Shock Proof Gear oil.... Seems to help alot with worn out trannys....
www.redlineoil.com
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so, about the driving in the rain part; did you slide around backwards much?

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yea, replace the fluid and learn to double clutch, it will prolong its life for sure.
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Originally posted by Keaponlaffen
so, about the driving in the rain part; did you slide around backwards much?

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That's the best part
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GM Syncromesh - It's magic for the syncros!
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Hells ya... I kinda scared myself during the "First time"... took off from a stop sign, spinning, shifted into second, got a little sideways, all of a sudden, the back end came up to meet me, and I was facing the other direction, 6 inches away from a curb

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I've done that, kinda scary but makes for good conversation later
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nah i didnt spin out just had no win shield wipers so it was hard to drive haha anyone knoe where i can get new ones/replacments.
and i problem still happens with popping into gear, what do i need to do exactly ?
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Take your car into a competent shop to have your car completely inspected and have all defects repaired. Closest place to you is Mazdatrix in Signal Hill.
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lol newbie question, just curious what double clutching is, i just got my L and learned how to drive standards.
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