94 Eclipse GS Transmission Help needed

[slammed608]

Ive got a 94 Eclipse Gs 2.0 N/A and i recently started having problems going in to 1st from stationary but when im downshifting it works fine, but when i back out of my driveway and put it in 1st it grinds, but whenever i downshift into 1st its fine? Im thinking Synchos or Clutch? what do you guys think?

 

[BIRDCLAWTSi]

First, And easiest thing would be to check the clutch.

Check the master for leakage under the dash where the pushrod for the master comes through. Look for fluid around the master and on the floor inside the car.


While you are down under the dash, Pull up on the clutch pedal and see if it moves, If it does, The pedal assembly is bad and could be the issue.

Then check the line all the way to the slave.

Then check the slave for leaks.

If no leaks are found, Then check proper clutch adjustment.

Push the clutch fork back into the slave, If you cant push it back, The clutch is out of adjustment, You then need to back off the adjuster on the master where the clutch pedal attaches until you can push the slave back.


[ame=http://youtu.be/vYJxQyjIhUw]Proper Clutch Adjustment - YouTube[/ame]

 

[slammed608]

Thanks for the help, ill give it a try tomorrow and see what happens!

 

[luv2rallye]

It's unlikely the syncros since it goes in when you're standing still. However here's how to test syncros: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/new...first-second-gear-problems.html#post152697045

 

[My1GLaser]

Try shifting it into 4th to use the synchro to slow down the input shaft then shifting into 1st and see if that helps. If so, then it probably is a worn synchro. How often do you downshift into first and how fast are you going? I never downshift into 1st unless am going like 5-10 mph and need to go up a slight incline into a driveway or something and have to come to nearly a complete stop.

Anytime I had a grind issue going into gear when stopped, it was with reverse. I just rummaged thru all my tranny gears while building my recent tranny and had to find a good 5th and reverse to use. I noticed that the engagement teeth on the reverse gear hub was pretty worn on all of them but the one that I used...

 

[420aModz]

Having similar problems with my 2nd gens as well right now I have a 99 that will not stay in 5th gear and is somewhat difficult to get in first at times, and my 98 I just bought has an extra soft pedal. The 98 is also grinding 2nd extremely hard every shift, but it seems to be a tiny bit better @ about 3200 rpm??