Shifting isn't smooth

[97GSTURBOA]

From gear to gear there is sometimes a small grind or it's kinda hard to put it in gear. Is this cause im dumb and not pushing the clutch completely to the floor or is it the shifter or gear lines or what idk Lol. Getting anew B&M short shift on monday, i hope it fixes the problem. I need to learn how to adjust the clutch so i don't have to push it all the way to the floor so change gears.

 

[96_charcoal_tsi]

How long has it been since you have changed the gear oil in your transmission? I would start witht that and if it doesn't help look deeper into the transmission. What gear is it grinding in?

 

[turbolover10]

Edit, you beat me to it, +1
Whens the last time you changed the tranny fluid?

 

[jshuman]

I would not rely on the short shifter for the fix too much. Like they said, check the fluid. It that doesnt work, try adjusting the clutch.
TRE gives a good descrition on adjusting the clutch engage point on their website.

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[97GSTURBOA]

Could i check or change the gear oil myself, or is it something i need to take to a mech or dealer.It mainly happens from first to second and second to third. Its not like a huge grind, its just that the gears dont flow smoothly; the clutch has to be to the floor and can't be a slow gear switch.

 

[Defiant]

I need to learn how to adjust the clutch so i don't have to push it all the way to the floor so change gears.

Ah.... no. The pedal goes to the floor on every shift. Unless you're a big time racer, and only need to get 300 miles out of the transmission.

 

[El Cuervo]

other than the sulutions given above, I don't think that the trannies for DSMs shift soothly.

 

[96_charcoal_tsi]

Yes our transmissions are kinda notchy to begin with. If you dont believe this drive a manual honda then get in your car. WOW. But yes you can change out the fluid yourself. There is a drain plug on the bottom of the transmission. I believe it is like a 24 mm or some of the sort. Let it completely drain out then refill until it starts to dibble out and put the plug in. Make sure you are on a flat surface while doing this.

 

[turboglenn]

Go to www.vfaq.com and look under "drivertrain" there's instructions with pics on how to adjust everythign and check what's wrong. It's a great place to elarn to work on your DSM, os even for more experienced guys to reference things that might have slipped their mind.

 

[supravw]

Sounds to me like your clutch isn't disengaging all the way. Where does your clutch engage? Near the floor or towards the top?

 

[Defiant]

Yes our transmissions are kinda notchy to begin with. If you dont believe this drive a manual honda then get in your car.

Pff. Try a gearbox where the shifter is connected to the throw rods, instead of a cable-controlled marionette show. RWD Mazdas always seemed to have wonderful transmissions for shifting, but I've never driven anything as smooth as our old Datsun 1200. You used the clutch to start, and for any shift you needed, you just used the throttle and the lever. But then, the clutch force was about four ounces, so other than lifting your leg, power shifting didn't really save any effort.
DSMs shift fine if you let them. Rushing them makes them notch, and downshifting without rev-matching (or better, double-clutching) will turn them into the kind of crunch-meshing neutral-nests usually found on Yamaha motorcycles.

 

[supravw]

Haha, honda's have throw rods.... and I have to agree with him, honda's shift amazingly. Tranny that can be powershifted at over 9k rpms FTW!

 

[Talesin]

Yes, pedal goes to the floor on every shift. Gives you a wider range of slipping control than a Mustang's angry inch. Learning to drive is important, before you start. :b
Fully disengage your clutch on every shift with these trannies, or you'll grind... and soon be looking for a rebuild if you continue to drive like that.

 

[marsh63]

ok id start out with a new master cylinder and slave cylinder and bleed all the old fluid out of the line. my car would do this to and it stoped when i replaced the master cylinder and slave. also i did the skateboard bearing mod on the shifter and that helped alot.


check under you dash to see if you are leaking any fluid out of the cluct adjustment rod. (by the gas pedal. if you need a pic ill get you one) some times they wont leak but they will be bad. same with the slave cylinder.

the shifter wont help any it sounds like the clutch is not disengaging all the way.