Stiff Shifting
01-28-04, 05:53 PM
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Stiff Shifting
I was wondering if anyone has experienced real rough gear shifting in their trans. (stock or bebuilt)? I just had mine rebuilt and it was fine for a few months then it became real hard to get into gear! Also I put on a B&M Short Shifter and was wondering if anyone else had problems with short shifters with those transmissions? Would it be a possibility to put ATF in it? Is that good or bad for this particular trans? Maybe an additive to smooth things up? I was wondering if when they rebuilt it they didn't put in the blockers with the synchros? Anyway, if anyone can tell me anything it would be great! From one RX-7 owner to another!
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01-28-04, 07:25 PM
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What kind of gear lube are you using? You might see some improvement using Royal Purple, Redline MT-90, or Amsoil. Since your in FL I guess we can't blame the cold.
01-28-04, 10:06 PM
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I am using Royal Purple 75W-90 that is less than 10,000 miles old, and this morning it was 32 degrees, so yes it is cold in FL!
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01-28-04, 10:17 PM
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But it's stiff to the point that an once of more pressure shifter would cause grinding! I have to ease it into each gear! Is it normal for it to be that stiff?
03-15-04, 04:29 PM
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Digging up a month old thread...I also have somewhat still shifting...I have Amsoil 75w90 in the tranny and still feels stiff...Also have the B&M shifter...A frined in Oklahoma City, his shifty like it's sliding on butter...Feels almost too loose but feels good...Would be nice to smooth things out a bit.
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03-15-04, 05:13 PM
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I think your problem is the B&M shifter. When i put mine on, I got the similiar problem. When cold it's hard to get in 2nd or 3rd. When it gets hot then it's only hard to get in 2nd.
Also after like year, I get some kind of strange noise coming from shifter. I have to hold it to stop
Also after like year, I get some kind of strange noise coming from shifter. I have to hold it to stop
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