1st/2nd gear synchro swap w/tranny still on car, who's done it?

[pboglio]

Need some help here guys. I'm running an AWD T.R.E. tranny on my 97 GSX and 1st gear is popping out after 20,000 miles on a new tranny. My suspicion is a weak 1st/2nd gear synchro spring or key, or maybe the 1st/2nd gear EVO shift fork is worn, which seems hard to believe. If I slam the shifter home, the gear engages without popping, if I'm easy on it then it pops out.

Has anybody done a quasi tranny rebuild with the tranny still on the car? I remember how much fun it was pulling the tranny out the first time, and I'm not looking forward to pulling the tranny out again. Thanks.

Gene

 

[jab-619]

The TRE EVO shift fork has bronze wear pads. I don't know how long the bronze is going to last in a AWD tranny. I'd call Jon and see what he has to say.

 

[92tealTSI]

make it easier on yourself and pull the tranny. Actually its impossible to do it with it in the car anyways, so you should pull it.

 

[1fast97gsx]

Just pull the trans. It's a lot easier to work on it out of the car. If you've pulled the trans before it shouldn't take too long now. I got it down to 1.5 hours removal and less than 2 to completely reinstall it.

 

[hose101772]

Might want to check your intermediate shaft bearing once you get the trans out.